Hospitalist Physician

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; Burin; On-site; CAD 248,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation coverage

Provincial incentives

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services in Burin, NL, invites applications for two permanent full-time Fee-For-Service Hospitalist Physician positions at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre. Hospitalist coverage is 24 hours on a seven-day cycle with 08:30–16:30 Nurse Practitioner support on weekdays.

Remuneration is per MCP guidelines: CAD 188.85/hour in-house and CAD 16.43/hour on-call, with salaried options available. Relocation and provincial incentives may apply.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Eligible for licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide solo Hospitalist coverage in 24-hour shifts over 7 days with Monday handover.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioner support during weekday daytime hours.
• Deliver comprehensive inpatient care including assessments and family meetings.
• Coordinate with General Surgery, Anesthesia, OBS/GYN, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Internal Medicine.
• Support patient- and family-centered care and promote safety and risk mitigation.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Job description

Demands, duties, responsibilities

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.

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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Eastern Rural Zone invites applications for two (2) permanent full-time Fee-For-Service Hospitalist 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.

Hospitalist physician coverage is generally solo, with Nurse Practitioner support from 08:30am-4:30pm on weekdays. Hospitalist shifts are 24 hours of coverage for 7 consecutive days, with handover occurring Monday mornings. Physicians will work an average of 1–2 weeks per month.

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 emergency room coverage, chemotherapy clinics, or family medicine clinic.

The hospital has access to comprehensive specialist and hospital-based support including General Surgery, Anesthesia, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, and the Hospitalist Program.

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

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
• Certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) considered an asset but not required
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) 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

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide solo Hospitalist coverage in 24-hour shifts over 7 consecutive days with handover on Monday mornings
• Work collaboratively with Nurse Practitioner support during weekday daytime hours
• Provide comprehensive inpatient care including clinical assessments, investigations, and family meetings
• Liaise with specialist services including General Surgery, Anesthesia, OBS/GYN, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and Internal Medicine
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Hospitalist and clinical team
• Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

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REMUNERATION

Remuneration is in accordance with the Medical Care Plan (MCP) guidelines for Hospitalist Services:

• CAD 188.85 per hour for in-house service (maximum 16 hours per day)
• CAD 16.43 per hour for on-call coverage

Salaried options are also available — candidates interested in a salary arrangement are invited to apply and details will be provided at that time.

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

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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.