Thoracic Surgery Physician
NL Health Services
Hours :
75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligations
Salary :
Alternate Payment Plan (APP)
Competition Number :
VAC0021485
Posted Date :
2026-02-12
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 – Eastern Urban Zone has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time Thoracic Surgeon to join the Thoracic Surgery Division at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital in St. John's, NL.
The successful candidate will join an established group in an academic setting and will be primarily responsible for a clinical workload consisting of the surgical care of inpatients — including consultations, surgery, and follow-up visits — as well as outpatient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. On-call commitment will be shared equitably with other physicians in the Thoracic Surgery Division.
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
- Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in General Surgery (or equivalent) with subspecialty in Thoracic Surgery
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (
- 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 surgical care to thoracic surgery inpatients including consultations, surgery, and follow-up visits
- Deliver outpatient care in an ambulatory clinic setting
- Participate in the on-call schedule shared equitably among Thoracic Surgery Division members
- Work collaboratively within an established academic surgical 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
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Alternate Payment Plan (APP).
Available Incentives:
- 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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