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Family Medicine PhysicianRufus Guinchard Health Centre, Port SaundersPermanent Full-timeHours: 75 hours biweeklySalary: $225,512.88 to $244,093.03 Competition Number: VAC0007757Posted Date: 2025-02-18Closing Date: Open until filled.NLHS Western Zone is seeking the services of a salaried Family Physician to provide primary care services at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre, in Port Saunders, Newfoundland and Labrador. Duties include provision of outpatient and inpatient services along with provision of after-hours/weekend on call on a regular rotation.The successful applicant will provide clinic coverage at the RGHC, ER coverage, or Outreach Clinic coverage from Monday to Friday divided equally between the salaried Family Physicians located at this site. After hours/weekend/stat holiday on-call assignment on an equitable basis with the Family Physicians serving the Community.The regional referral centre for Western Zone is Western Memorial Regional Hospital, a 164-bed facility that provides services to a population base of approximately 80,000 people. We are affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Medicine, and we encourage and support academic interests.Qualifications Required: Eligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL), has current ACLS certification and satisfy credentialing requirements of Western Health's Discipline of Family Practice. Experience working in an Emergency Room will be an asset.Language of Work: EnglishHours of Work: 75 hours biweekly plus on-call obligationsRemuneration: The salary scale for a Family Physician employed at Category B facilities ranges from $163,812 to $177,333 as outlined in the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The Department of Health and Community Services in accordance with Provincial Guidelines will officially determine a Physician?s step assignment with yearly progression thereafter. Additional income is generated through billings for Category B Emergency Room coverage.NLHS values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.A CV, supporting documentation, and the names of three references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.Additional Information:Visit the following web site for information on the Community of Port Saunders:www.townofportsaunders.caThank you for your interest with NLHS, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Recruiter Name: Toni-Lee Blanchard, for specific inquiries please contact: [email protected]