Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations

ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICES

We are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health-care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.

At NL Health Services, we believe that our people — employees, doctors and volunteers — make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.

If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Western Zone is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant to join the Anesthesia team at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a staff Anesthesiologist, supporting the delivery of comprehensive anesthetic services to surgical and procedural patients. Western Memorial Regional Hospital is a newly constructed, state-of-the-art acute care facility that opened in June 2024. The hospital serves as a 164-bed regional referral centre for Western Newfoundland, delivering a broad range of secondary and select tertiary services to a population of approximately 80,000 residents.

Work Environment

Corner Brook and the Western region offer an exceptional quality of life. Within minutes of Western Memorial Hospital you have access to golf courses, hiking and biking trails, salmon fishing, and kayaking. In winter, world-class skiing is nearby — and in about an hour's drive you are on the doorstep of the world-renowned Gros Morne National Park. Corner Brook also offers a thriving arts community and top-notch sporting and recreational facilities.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
• Eligible for licensure as a Clinical Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
• Must satisfy privileging and credentialing requirements of NL Health Services Western Zone including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
• Experience or interest in Anesthesia considered a strong asset

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct and indirect patient care within the Anesthesia program under the supervision of a staff Anesthesiologist
• Assist with pre-operative assessments and post-operative care
• Provide anesthetic support across a range of surgical specialties and procedural areas
• Participate in after-hours, weekend, and statutory holiday on-call coverage as assigned
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Anesthesia and Surgical Services team
• Perform other clinical duties within the scope and qualifications of the Clinical Assistant licence
• Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

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REMUNERATION

As per Memorandum of Agreement

Available Incentives: Candidates may be eligible for recruitment and retention incentives, subject to applicable terms, conditions, and program availability at the time of offer.

• Relocation coverage — https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/
• Provincial incentives — https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives

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HOW TO APPLY

For more information, please contact:

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LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

• https://workinhealthnl.ca/
• https://www.nlhealthservices.ca/

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Closing Date: 2026-09-04