Job Description

Permanent Part-time (Corner Brook) - Physicians

Zone:

Western Zone

Location: LRP - Western Long Term Care

Palliative Care Physician

Family Medicine Program

Western Zone - Physicians

Permanent Part-time

Internal/External

Hours

40 hours biweekly

Salary

As Per MOA

Competition Number

VAC0018712

Posted Date

2025-11-21

Closing Date

2025-11-28

Demands, duties, qualifications

Permanent Part-time Salaried

About US

NL Health Services 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. At NL Health Services, we pride 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 and to your vision of Health People, Health Communities.

Job Summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) - Western Zone is seeking the services of part-time salaried Palliative Care Physicians located in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador.



Service provision includes a Palliative Care Unit; an outpatient and inpatient consultation service; support for the Chemotherapy Unit, specialty clinics, paramedicine and a home End of Life Program; and support and outreach for health care professionals throughout the region. The position includes clinical and administrative duties, including program and policy development and regional education. The successful physician must work in a team-based, patient-focused environment, and partner with all team members and allied health professionals.



The Palliative Care Unit is based out of the Western Long Term Care Home. For a virtual tour of the Western Long Term Care Home, please visit this link.

Required Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must:


Hold a medical degree. Eligible for licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador. Satisfy credentialing requirements of Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Preferred qualifications:

Fellowship in Palliative Medicine and/or Board Certification with the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and/or a Certificate of Added Competence in Palliative Care. Prior experience with a PC specialty service would be an asset.

Remuneration:

Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in NL and commensurate with the level of training and experience.

Language:

English

Incentives:

Relocation - Link

Provincial incentives:

Explore Incentives

Contact Information:

Toni-Lee Blanchard,


Regional Physician Recruitment Manager, Western Zone

Competition number: VAC0018712

Competition closing date:

November 28, 2025

How to apply:

Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications and criteria should apply for this position through this website. If you have any questions regarding the posting or how to apply, please contact Toni-Lee Blanchard.