Gastroenterology Physician
NL Health Services
Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, NL
Hours : 75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligations
Salary : As per Memorandum of Agreement
Competition Number : VAC0006763
Posted Date : 2025-01-24
Closing Date :
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
The Medicine Program of NL Health Services – Eastern Urban Zone has an immediate opening for a full-time, salaried Gastroenterologist to join the Division of Gastroenterology in St. John's, NL.
The Gastroenterology group in St. John's operates out of Health Sciences Centre, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, and the Ambulatory Clinic Hub. The group currently offers advanced IBD care, hepatology and transplant hepatology, ERCP, EUS, motility studies, 24-hour pH monitoring, and capsule endoscopy. The team also has a group of IBD Nurse Practitioners shared among the group to help deliver care to complex IBD patients.
The successful candidate will participate in an equal share of province-wide on-call for Gastroenterology with the current complement of Gastroenterologists, and will have an equal share of elective and urgent inpatient endoscopy time. The position includes three (3) half-day endoscopy slots per week, as well as weekly NLHS-based clinic time. The incumbent will be responsible for inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology services including assessment of new patients and follow-up of existing patients.
The position is affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador and serves as the primary training centre for medical students and residents. Supervision of medical learners in a clinical setting is expected.
Work Environment
St. John's is a vibrant, historic city on the eastern tip of North America, offering a warm and welcoming community, a thriving arts and culture scene, and easy access to the stunning natural landscapes of the Avalon Peninsula — including whale watching, hiking, and some of the most dramatic coastlines in Canada.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Gastroenterology (or equivalent) — letter of eligibility may be considered
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (
- Must satisfy credentialing and privilege requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology services including assessment of new patients and follow-up of existing patients
- Perform endoscopy procedures including three (3) half-day endoscopy slots per week
- Participate in province-wide on-call coverage shared equitably among Gastroenterology division members
- Share equitably in elective and urgent inpatient endoscopy time
- Deliver advanced IBD care, hepatology, ERCP, EUS, motility studies, 24-hour pH monitoring, and capsule endoscopy as applicable
- Supervise and teach medical students and residents through the Memorial University affiliation
- Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Gastroenterology team including IBD Nurse Practitioners
- 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
As per Memorandum of Agreement
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 —
- Provincial incentives —
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HOW TO APPLY
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications via our careers webpage: Apply here
For more information, please contact:
View email address on jobs.swagapp.com
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LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL
NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
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