Hours: The service operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, with coverage provided through a collaborative rotational model involving multiple physicians, allowing responsibilities to be shared across the group (8-12 weeks per year). Opportunities exist to supplement this position with additional clinical work in General Internal Medicine/Anes/General Surgery/Emergency Medicine, which may allow the successful candidate to expand the role to a fuller clinical complement if desired.

Salary: ICU remuneration via Alternate Payment Plan and Fee for Service and/or Alternate Payment Plan basis for non-ICU service as per the Medical Care Plan (MCP) fee schedule. An annual Retention Bonus is offered in accordance with the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

NL Health Services Western Zone is seeking the services of an Intensivist or specialist with considerable experience in Critical Care Medicine. The position is located at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador.  Responsibilities include participation in ICU on call schedules and base specialty practice (Internal Medicine and subspecialties, Anesthesiology, and Emergency Medicine). 

Western Memorial Regional Hospital is a brand new 164 bed regional referral centre for Western Newfoundland. We are affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Medicine and we encourage and support academic interests.

Practice Profile:

• 8-12 weeks per year.
• 12 bed, Level III ICU
• Renal replacement therapy with CRRT and intermittent HD with nephrology backup
• We are the largest hospital in Newfoundland and Labrador outside St John’s.
• CT / MRI / Nuclear medicine / Ultrasound / Interventional radiology
• Teaching opportunities (local FM program, rotating IM residents and clinical clerks)
• Tertiary services (invasive cardiology, CV surgery, neurosurgery, etc.) located in St John’s

Qualifications Required:

• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL),
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine and subspecialties, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, or General Surgery
• Certification in Adult Critical Care Medicine is an asset but not required.
  • Candidates without certification in Adult Critical Care Medicine or equivalent must be able to demonstrate commensurate experience and procedural skills for the position

Remuneration: ICU remuneration via Alternate Payment Plan and Fee for Service and/or Alternate Payment Plan basis for non-ICU service as per the Medical Care Plan (MCP) fee schedule. An annual Retention Bonus is offered in accordance with the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

Corner Brook is a vibrant and active community. Enjoy living in a fabulous setting with exceptional downhill skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, kayaking, salmon fishing and much more on Newfoundland’s beautiful West Coast! If you are interested in this position and you are seeking a rewarding career with a high quality of life for you and your family, please respond. Visit the following web site for additional information on the City of Corner Brook:  www.cornerbrook.com

How to apply: 

Interested applicants are asked to apply for this position through the website.

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For more information regarding NL Health Services and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites: 

www.nlhealthservices.ca and www.workinhealthnl.ca

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. NL Health Services hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: Open until filled.