General Practitioner Oncology (#VAC0021355)

HealthCareCAN; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Family leave and paid statutory days

RRSP

Group Insurance

Job summary

NL Health Services in Newfoundland and Labrador invites expressions of interest for two General Practitioners Oncology (GPO) – Full-Time within the central site (Grand Falls and Gander) of the Cancer Care Program.

The Physician will work primarily in the outpatient cancer clinic and will be responsible for medical management of patients receiving cancer care. Hours of work are normally 0800-1700 but may vary according to patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a licence to practice with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Responsibilities

• Function as General Practitioner in Oncology to support the Cancer Care Program.
• Handle urgent or emergent situations in chemotherapy areas, including hypersensitivity reactions.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the cancer clinic.
• Work Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, typically 08:00–17:00.
• Engage in educational activities within the Cancer Care Program, including Oncology Grand Rounds and Tumour Board Rounds.

Education

Medical licence to practice (Physician)

Job description

General Practitioner Oncology (#VAC0021355)

Two Full-Time Salaried Positions
NL Health Services, NL

About US

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

Job Summary

NL Health Services Eastern zone invites expressions of interest for two General Practitioners Oncology (GPO) – Full-Time within the central site (Grand Falls and Gander) of the Cancer Care Program.

The Physician will work primarily in the outpatient cancer clinic and will be responsible for medical management of patients receiving cancer care. Hours of work are normally 0800-1700 but may vary according to patient care needs.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Function within the scope of practice of a General Practitioner in Oncology to provide service to the Cancer Care Program in the central health zone.
• Handling of urgent or emergent situations in the chemotherapy areas, such as hypersensitivity reactions to chemotherapy
• Provide individualized direct and indirect patient care.
• Work Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, usually between 800-1700, but may vary depending on patient needs.
• Use and regularly monitor a healthy authority email account.
• The GPO will also be encouraged to attend and participate in appropriate educational and academic activities within the Cancer Care Program, including Oncology Grand Rounds, and Cancer Tumour Board Rounds. Participation in continuing professional development is encouraged.

Eligible candidates must be able to obtain and maintain license to practice with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Hours of work: 75 hours bi-weekly

0800 – 1700 hours – may vary according to patient needs or needs of the service to best utilize the time of the incumbent.

Remuneration: Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador. Starting salary will be based on years of clinical experience.

• 20 days of Annual Leave;
• Family leave, 9 paid statutory days, compensatory leave, parental leave, education leave, study leave, and sick leave;
• Employer-sponsored RRSP; and Group Insurance benefits (Basic Group Life Insurance, including Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplementary Health Insurance-single (includes Group Travel Insurance and Vison Care) with optional additional group benefits;