Emergency Medicine Physician

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; Burin; On-site; CAD 376,000 - 417,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation coverage

Provincial incentives

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services invites applications for two permanent full-time Fee-for-Service Emergency Physician positions at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin, NL. These roles feature a templated 12-hour shift schedule with day and night coverage and support from a Nurse Practitioner during daytime hours.

Physicians will work in a well-equipped ED with access to ultrasound, 24-hour CT, and a broad network of specialist services.

Qualifications

• MD from a recognized institution.
• Emergency room experience is an asset.
• ACLS and BLS certification is required.
• CCFP or CCFP-EM is an asset.
• Eligible for licensure with CPSNL.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medicine care across 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Work solo with Nurse Practitioner support during weekday daytime hours.
• Utilize point-of-care ultrasound and 24-hour CT scanning when needed.
• Collaborate with General Surgery, Anesthesia, OBS/GYN, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Internal Medicine.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care and safety.

Skills

Emergency medicine experience

ACLS/BLS

CCFP/CCFP-EM (asset)

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Tools

POCUS (ultrasound)

CT scanning

Job description

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 – Eastern Rural Zone invites applications for two (2) permanent full‑time Fee‑For‑Service Emergency Physicians at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin, NL. These positions are available immediately.

The Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre provides health care services to a catchment area of approximately 18,000 people and serves as an important regional health centre for the Burin Peninsula, while also supporting two local Category B hospitals — the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence and the Dr. S. Beckley Health Care Centre in Grand Bank.

The Emergency Department offers a predictable and equitable templated shift schedule. Emergency physician coverage is generally solo, with Emergency Nurse Practitioner support from 8:00am–4:00pm on weekdays. A limited amount of second Emergency Physician coverage is also utilized during peak periods as available.

Emergency Department shifts are 12 hours in duration with shift changeover at 8:00am and 8:00pm. Physicians will work an average of 13–14 Emergency Department shifts per month depending on the combination of day and night shifts.

A shared 0.5 FTE appointment may potentially be considered as an alternative to a full‑time position, or in combination with other clinical duties such as hospitalist coverage, chemotherapy clinics, or family medicine clinic.

The Emergency Department has access to comprehensive specialist and hospital‑based support including General Surgery, Anesthesia, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, and the Hospitalist Program. Additional resources include a dedicated portable ultrasound in the Emergency Department, 24‑hour emergent CT scanning, and 24‑hour Respiratory Therapist coverage.

Work Environment

Live, work, and play on Newfoundland and Labrador's beautiful Burin Peninsula — known locally as "The Boot" and the "Sunny South." The Burin Peninsula offers a unique combination of welcoming coastal communities, spectacular ocean scenery, and year‑round outdoor recreation including hiking and walking trails, sandy beaches, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, camping, golfing, and boating. The region also offers a rich cultural and maritime history, vibrant local communities, local restaurants, festivals, and community events. For a unique weekend adventure, the ferry from Fortune to Saint‑Pierre and Miquelon offers the opportunity to visit France just off Newfoundland's south coast. For more information visit: www.burinnl.ca

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
• Emergency room experience considered an asset
• CCFP or CCFP‑EM certification considered an asset but not required
• Current ACLS and BLS certification required
• Current PALS and ATLS certification considered an asset but not required
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador ( www.cpsnl.ca )
• Must satisfy credentialing and privileging requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medicine care across 12-hour day and night shifts
• Day shift: 8:00am–8:00pm | Night shift: 8:00pm–8:00am
• Work solo Emergency physician coverage with Nurse Practitioner support during weekday daytime hours
• Utilize point-of-care ultrasound and 24-hour CT scanning resources as required
• Liaise with specialist services including General Surgery, Anesthesia, OBS/GYN, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and Internal Medicine
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Emergency Department 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 in accordance with the Medical Care Plan (MCP) guidelines for Category A Emergency Departments. Fee‑for‑service payments are made bi‑weekly by NL Health Services.

Current Emergency Department rates:

• CAD $273.45 per hour: 08:00–18:00
• CAD $293.45 per hour: 18:00–00:00
• CAD $303.45 per hour: 00:00–08:00 and weekends

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/

Employment Equity Statement

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.