NL Health Services
Location
Newfoundland & Labrador | Canada
Job description
Job Description
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Family Physician - Family Care Team
Two Positions Available
Location: Labrador West, NL
The Labrador-Grenfell Zone is an exciting and diverse place to live and work. The region offers an abundance of outdoor activities, spectacular scenery, and a very safe family environment. For more information regarding the Labrador-Grenfell Zone and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites: and
Qualifications:
" Applicants must be eligible for registration and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador; the criteria for licensure are outlined on the CPSNL website (
" Applicants must satisfy credentialing requirements for NL Health Services
" Previous work experience is an asset
" A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance
Job Description
NL Health Services Labrador-Grenfell zone invites expressions of interest for a salaried Family Physician to work in a collaborative environment in the Family Care Team based in Labrador West. NL Health Services is the new Provincial Health Authority of Newfoundland and Labrador providing a full continuum of health and community services, including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services across the province.
NL Health Services Labrador-Grenfell zone is pleased to support its Primary Health Care Providers in achieving its goals of providing exceptional and high-quality care to patients in the Labrador West region.
This Family Care Team concept focuses on the creation of Community Teams comprised of physicians and other health care providers and the better integration of current primary care structures to ensure every person in the Labrador-West region is connected to a system that provides a continuum of care in that community. Family Care Teams aim is to route patients to the most appropriate provider for their individual care needs. This model is designed to meet the needs of the population while being fiscally responsible in human resource distribution.
The successful physician will manage a roster of patients as per normal practice with the added benefit of the team for support in meeting patient care needs. Our ideal candidate will have a strong patient focus and excellent communication skills with a keen interest in practicing in a collaborative team approach. Hours of work may need flexibility to offer clinics during the daytime, after-hours and on weekends to meet patient needs and team operations. Documentation is completed using the EMR Med Access platform.
Two (2) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions are available. Flexibility in time commitment is available for physicians who are interested in working less than full time hours with the Family Care Team.
Salary:
Renumeration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Incentives:
" Annual Retention Bonus
" Approved relocation expenses with a two-year commitment to our Zone
" Applicable Labrador Allowance
" Temporary Accommodations available
" Employer-sponsored RRSP
" A Competitive Benefits Package
Hours of Work:
" 75-hours Bi-weekly
Please send applications with curriculum vitae and names of three references, stating competition number 2023000643W
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