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

Salary: As per Memorandum of Agreement

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 – Eastern Urban Zone invites applications for a permanent full-time General Pediatrician within the Children and Women's Health Program at the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John's, NL.

This is a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive clinical care while leading the Pathways Program — an integrated, cross-divisional model of care for newborns and young children across Newfoundland and Labrador. The position is accountable to the Division Head of Newborn Medicine and the Clinical Chief of Child Health.

The Janeway is a 71-bed tertiary care referral hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Work Environment

St. John's is a vibrant, historic city on the eastern tip of North America, offering a warm and welcoming community, a thriving arts and culture scene, and easy access to the stunning natural landscapes of the Avalon Peninsula.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Pediatrics (or equivalent)
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
• Experience in newborn medicine, developmental pediatrics, or program leadership considered an asset
• Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and oversight of the Pathways Program including coordination of integrated care across Perinatal, Newborn Medicine, NICU, Developmental Pediatrics, CAYAC, and General Pediatrics
• Provide outpatient clinics including Well Baby, Breastfeeding, Perinatal/High-Risk Developmental Follow-Up, and NICU follow-up
• Provide inpatient and on-call coverage for the Level 1 Newborn Unit and Next-Day Follow-Up Service as part of the Newborn Medicine rota
• Lead quality improvement, data collection, and program evaluation initiatives
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching through the Memorial University affiliation
• Work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary Children and Women's Health team
• 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.