Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician

Zone: Central Zone

Location: Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre

Emergency Medicine Physician

Central Zone – Grand Falls-Windsor

Fee-for-Service / Sessional

EXTERNALDR

Hours : Fee-for-Service / Sessional

Salary : As per Memorandum of Agreement

Competition Number : VAC0023915

Posted Date : 2026-04-21

Closing Date : Open until filled.

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 – Central Zone is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician for Primary & Double Coverage Shifts at Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. The successful candidate will work within the Emergency Department across primary and double coverage shifts (8:00am–4:00pm or 4:00pm–midnight) and may be responsible for the provision of virtual care during double coverage hours.

Central Zone is the second largest health zone in NL Health Services, serving approximately 90,000 people across 176 communities. The region extends from Charlottetown in the east, Fogo Island in the north, Harbour Breton in the south, to Baie Verte in the west — encompassing more than half the total land mass of the island of Newfoundland.

Work Environment

Grand Falls-Windsor is a vibrant central Newfoundland community offering excellent amenities, a strong sense of community, and easy access to the natural beauty of the surrounding region — including world-class salmon fishing on the Exploits River.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible for licensure as a Family Medicine Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (
• Special competency in Emergency Medicine not required but considered an asset
• Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency physician services across primary and double coverage shifts
• Work scheduled 8-hour shifts — 8:00am–4:00pm or 4:00pm–midnight
• Provide virtual care services during double coverage hours as required
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Emergency Department 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

Fee-For-Service at Category A hourly rate (Sessional) as per the MCP Payment Schedule.

Sessional Rate: Approximately CAD 232.00 per hour

Available Incentives:

• Physician Signing Bonus — CAD 150,000 + CAD 25,000 top-up
• Come Home Incentive — CAD 100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)
• Contact recruiter for further details on eligibility

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HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are asked to submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Supporting documentation (as applicable)
• Three (3) professional references

Note: Applicants who do not provide the required documentation will not be considered. In accordance with Canadian employment and immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Cassandra Hodder 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.