Employment Type
Permanent Full-Time
Location
Eastern Urban Zone
Salary
As per Memorandum of Agreement | Fee-For-Service as per MCP Payment Schedule
Start Date
Available Immediately
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
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.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
NL Health Services – Eastern Urban Zone invites applications for a permanent full-time Internal Medicine Physician to work exclusively within the Neurology Program at Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, NL.
The successful candidate will have experience in General Internal Medicine and will serve as an integral member of the Neurology team, providing comprehensive inpatient medical management for patients. Responsibilities include conducting daily ward rounds, delivering inpatient care, coordinating investigations, participating in family meetings, and providing timely assessment and management of patients in close collaboration with the Neurology specialist team.
This is a unique opportunity for a physician with General Internal Medicine expertise to develop a focused inpatient practice within a specialized neurology environment at a provincial tertiary care centre, supporting the delivery of high-quality, multidisciplinary neurological care.
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 — including whale watching, hiking, and some of the most dramatic coastlines in Canada.
- Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
- Successful completion of a residency in General Internal Medicine
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine (or equivalent)
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
- Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
- Interest or experience in neurology considered a strong asset
- Provide comprehensive inpatient hospitalist care exclusively within the Neurology Program
- Conduct daily ward rounds and ward work including arranging investigations and family meetings
- Provide availability to review patients during working hours in collaboration with the Neurology specialist team
- Provide onsite call coverage as required
- Work collaboratively with Neurologists and the broader interdisciplinary Neurology team
- Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements
REMUNERATION
Remuneration will be either salaried in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador, or Fee-For-Service in accordance with the Medical Care Plan (MCP) Payment Schedule, commensurate with level of training and experience. Remuneration model will be discussed and confirmed with the successful candidate.
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
HOW TO APPLY
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications via our careers webpage: Apply here
For more information, please contact:
[email protected]
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.
