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Clinical Assistant ? Pediatric SurgeryZone: Eastern ZoneLocation: JCH ? Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre, St. John's, NL Clinical Assistant - Pediatric SurgeryPermanent Full-timeHours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations Salary: As per Memorandum of AgreementCompetition Number: VAC0027606Posted Date: 2026-08-06Closing 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 ? Eastern Urban Zone is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant to join the Pediatric Surgery team at the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John's, NL.The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a staff Pediatric Surgeon, supporting the delivery of comprehensive pediatric surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This opportunity is open to physicians with a background in Family Medicine or a relevant specialty, as well as those with specific experience or interest in pediatric surgery.The Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre is a 71-bed tertiary care referral hospital for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.Work EnvironmentSt. 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.????????????????????????????????????????QUALIFICATIONSMedical Degree (MD) from a recognized institutionEligible for licensure as a Clinical Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)Must satisfy privileging and credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector checkExperience or interest in Pediatric Surgery considered a strong asset????????????????????????????????????????DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide direct and indirect patient care within the Pediatric Surgery program under the supervision of a staff Pediatric SurgeonAssist with inpatient rounds, admissions, discharges, and patient investigationsSupport outpatient pediatric surgery clinic services as requiredProvide surgical assistance in the operating room for pediatric surgical proceduresParticipate in after-hours, weekend, and statutory holiday on-call coverage as assignedWork collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Pediatric Surgery teamPerform other clinical duties within the scope and qualifications of the Clinical Assistant licenceSupport person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety in