physician, community medicine

Obstetrics/GynecologyEastern ZoneLocation: Carbonear General HospitalHours: 75 hours bi-weekly plus on call obligationsSalary: As per Memorandum of AgreementCompetition Number: VAC0003292Posted Date: 2024-11-01Closing Date: Open until filled.ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICESWe 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 OPPORTUNITYNL Health Services ? Eastern Rural Zone has one (1) full-time Obstetrician/Gynecologist position available at Carbonear General Hospital in Carbonear, NL.The OBS/GYN department at Carbonear General Hospital is comprised of three (3) full-time specialists accountable for the provision of comprehensive health care services to patients. The successful candidate will share 24-hour on-call services equitably among the OBS/GYN team.The hospital has 70 acute care beds with a 6-bed ICU. Specialty services include Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Family Medicine (Hospitalist), and 24-hour Emergency coverage. Further supportive services include 24-hour diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, chemotherapy, pharmacy, dialysis, ICU/Cardiac, and palliative care. Visiting services for ophthalmology and urology are also available.Work EnvironmentCarbonear is a beautiful rural town approximately 100 kilometres outside of St. John's, serving around 50,000 people in the Rural Avalon Region. The community offers many amenities including hiking, a swimming pool, soccer pitch, biking and walking trails, restaurants, local theatre, and shopping. For more information visit: www.carbonear.ca????????????????????????????????????????QUALIFICATIONSMedical Degree (MD) from a recognized institutionRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (or equivalent)Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)Must satisfy credentialing and privilege requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check????????????????????????????????????????DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynecology services to patients at Carbonear General HospitalShare 24-hour on-call coverage equitably among the OBS/GYN teamWork collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including Anesthesia, Pediatrics, and other specialty servicesSupport person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements????????????????????????????????????????REMUNERATIONAs per Memorandum of AgreementThe Specialist Salary Scale ranges from CAD 263,672 ? CAD 285,596 as outlined in the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Step assignment determined by t