Salary: Fee For Service (FFS)

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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 itself on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions.

Job Summary

The Surgical Services Program of NL Health Services (Urban Zone) invites expressions of interest for the position of General Surgeon with Trauma and Open abdominal wall reconstruction responsibilities within the division of General Surgery in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. 

The candidate will join the General Surgery division currently consisting of 15 surgeons, providing comprehensive care to patients of Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful applicant will provide services out of both the Health Science Centre and St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, both based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. 

The full time General Surgery position will have a divisional share of main operating room time, clinic time, and minor procedure time. Access to endoscopy time is not guaranteed. Call expectations are distributed across the active divisional members.

The successful candidate must have a strong interest in acute care surgery and general surgery, staying abreast of the advances in Trauma management and abdominal wall reconstruction. The successful candidate must be interested in pursuing a strong academic career and will be expected to participate actively in the Division’s academic, research and education initiatives including teaching and supervision of undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees.

The successful candidate must have an MD or equivalent; have completed an accredited General Surgery training program; have advanced training in Trauma and abdominal wall reconstruction; have a strong research interest and/or an advanced degree; and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Opportunities for academic appointment are possible for the successful candidate.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after October 19, 2025 with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026 or as negotiated. Interested candidates are to provide the following as part of their application package:

• a letter of interest

• a statement of academic qualifications

• curriculum vitae,

• the names and addresses of three references (must be individuals who have worked with the applicant within two years with one reference being a direct supervisor)

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Degree.
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (or equivalent) in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Trauma at an accredited institution
• Deemed eligible for licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information visit: ***@email.com (🔒 Premium).
• Satisfy credential and privilege requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Remuneration:          Fee For Service

Language:                  English

Incentives:Full-time: Relocation coverage

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Provincial incentives

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Employer:NL Health Services

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Competition closing date:Until filled

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For more information regarding NL Health Services Urban zone 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 hires based on merit and is 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.