Dermatology Physician

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation coverage

Provincial incentives

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services – Western Zone invites applications for a permanent full-time Dermatologist at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL. The successful candidate provides dermatology care to the Western region and self-bills MCP; a retention bonus is offered under the MOA.

Living and working in Corner Brook offers work-life balance, with access to outdoor activities and a newly constructed acute care facility serving ~80,000 residents.

Qualifications

• MD from a recognized medical school.
• RCPSC certification in Dermatology (or eligible).
• Eligible for licensure with CPSNL.
• Credentialing and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dermatology care in the Western region.
• Deliver consultations to referring physicians and teams.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain patient- and family-centered care; promote safety.

Skills

Dermatology expertise

Clinical care

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

RCPSC Dermatology certification (or eligible)

Licensure by CPSNL

Job description

Demands, duties, qualifications

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.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Western Zone invites applications for a permanent full-time Fee-For-Service Dermatologist at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of dermatology care to the Western region. Physicians are responsible for their own billings to the Medical Care Plan (MCP).

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

Living and working in Corner Brook provides the opportunity for an exceptional work-life balance. Within minutes of Western Memorial you have access to two golf courses, hiking and biking trails. Nearby you will find areas to salmon fish and kayak, and in winter, downhill and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Dermatology (or eligible)
• Eligible for licensure as a Dermatologist 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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive dermatology care to patients across the Western region
• Deliver consultations to referring physicians and teams
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary 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 is Fee-For-Service in accordance with the Medical Care Plan (MCP) Fee Schedule. Physicians are responsible for their own billings to MCP. An annual Retention Bonus is offered in accordance with the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

Available Incentives:

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

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.