Hours: 75 Hours Biweekly plus On Call Obligations

Salary: Salaried as per the Memorandum of Agreement

ABOUT NLHS
NL Health Services offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. NL Health Services prides ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

ABOUT CENTRAL ZONE
Central Zone is the second largest health zone in Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, serving approximately 90,000 people (17 per cent of the province’s population) living in 176 communities. With a geographical area encompassing more than half the total land mass of the island, the Central region extends from Charlottetown in the east, Fogo Island in the north, Harbour Breton in the south, to Baie Verte in the west. Central Zone provides a variety of primary, secondary, long-term care, community health, and other enhanced secondary services.

NL Health Services Central Zone is inviting applications for a Clinical Assistant position within the Anesthesia Program. 

The successful application will join the team as a Clinical Assistant, supporting the physicians in the delivery of care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, preparation for the O.R. (drugs & equipment), help with any and all procedures related to general and regional anesthesia, and monitor the patient while under anesthesia. They will also request consultations with specialist services when necessary and other clinical duties within the scope of the Clinical Assistant license. 

QUALIFICATIONS
*Eligible for licensure as a Clinical Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL) Home - CPSNL

*Official Eligibility Letter from CPSNL is required
*Satisfy credentialing requirements of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

HOURS OF WORK
75 hours biweekly plus on call obligations

REMUNERATION
This is a full-time salaried position. Pay will be in accordance with Newfoundland and Labrador Memorandum of Agreement. The Department of Health will determine what step you will start at based on experience. These amounts are subject to change with the implementation of the new MOA.

BENEFITS
Annual retention bonus
Annual Leave (20 working days)
Bereavement/Compassionate Leave (3 working days)
Compensatory Leave (5 working days) after 1 year of service
Family Leave (3 working days)
Education Leave (5 working days – noncumulative)
Sick Leave (calculated by multiplying the number of months of service by 2 to a maximum of 480 days)
Study Leave (10 days per year)

AVALIABLE INCENTIVES
Physician Signing Bonus $150,000
Come Home Incentive - $100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)
Family Care Team Incentive - $75,000
**Contact Recruiter for further details

RECRUITER CONTACT 
For specific inquiries please contact Hannah Bromley (***@email.com (🔒 Premium))

A CV, an Official CPSNL Eligibility Letter, and additional supporting documentation must be submitted with the application. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined in this job posting will not be considered. 

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. NLHS hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. We thank everyone for their interest. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: Open until filled.