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General SurgeonCentral ZoneLocation: James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Gander, NL Surgery PhysicianCentral Zone - PhysicianPermanent Full-timeEXTERNALDRHours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations Salary: Fee-For-Service ? As per MCP Payment Schedule Competition Number: VAC0016676Posted Date: 2025-09-24Closing Date: Open until filled.ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICESWe 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.????????????????????????????????????????ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYNL Health Services ? Central Zone invites applications for a permanent full-time General Surgeon at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander, NL.The successful candidate will provide comprehensive General Surgery services including elective and emergency surgeries to patients across the Central Zone. The position functions within a shared practice model with on-call coverage distributed equitably among the surgical team.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.James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre is the primary acute care facility for the Central Zone, serving as a regional referral centre and providing a broad range of secondary services to the communities of central Newfoundland.NL Health Services is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, and academic interests are encouraged and supported.Work EnvironmentGander is a welcoming and well-serviced community in central Newfoundland, known for its friendly residents, rich aviation heritage, and easy access to the natural beauty of the region ? including world-class salmon fishing, hiking, and stunning wilderness landscapes.????????????????????????????????????????QUALIFICATIONSMedical Degree (MD) from a recognized institutionRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in General Surgery (or equivalent)Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check????????????????????????????????????????DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide comprehensive General Surgery services including elective and emergency surgeriesParticipate in on-call coverage shared equitably among the surgical teamDeliver consultations to referring physicians and interdisciplinary teamsContribute to teaching and training of medical learners through the Memorial University affiliationWork collaboratively with the interdisciplinary surgical teamSupport person- a