Location: JPM – James Paton Memorial Regional Health Cen

Anesthesiology Physician

Central Zone – Physician

Permanent Full-time

Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly

Salary: Alternate Billing Plan

Competition Number: VAC0021348

Posted Date: 2026-02-10

Closing Date: Open until filled.

ABOUT NLHS

NL Health Services offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. NL Health Services prides ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

ABOUT CENTRAL ZONE

Central Zone is the second largest health zone in Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, serving approximately 90,000 people (17 per cent of the province’s population) living in 176 communities. With a geographical area encompassing more than half the total land mass of the island, the Central region extends from Charlottetown in the east, Fogo Island in the north, Harbour Breton in the south, to Baie Verte in the west. Central Zone provides a variety of primary, secondary, long-term care, community health, and other enhanced secondary services.

James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Anesthesiologist to provide comprehensive anesthesia care across surgical and procedural settings. Responsibilities include conducting thorough pre-operative evaluations, developing and implementing individualized anesthesia plans, and collaborating closely with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The anesthesiologist will administer general, regional, and local anesthesia, continuously monitor patients’ vital signs during procedures, manage airways, and respond promptly to medical emergencies or complications. Post-operatively, the role involves overseeing patient recovery from anesthesia, managing pain and anesthesia-related side effects, and ensuring safe transitions of care. Additional duties may include participation in pain management services, emergency response, quality improvement initiatives, and teaching or mentoring, depending on department needs.

Gander offers an excellent quality of life with short commutes, affordable housing, and strong schools, alongside year-round access to Newfoundland and Labrador’s outdoor lifestyle. This position is ideal for professionals seeking clinical breadth, professional autonomy, and a sustainable work–life balance within a welcoming community. Visit the following web site for information on the Community of Gander: Home | Town of Gander

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD from an accredited medical school
• Royal College certification (FRCSC) in Anesthesiology, or Board-eligible
• Eligible for Full or Provisional (non-restricted) licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL)
• Satisfy credentialing requirements of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

REMUNERATION

Alternate Payment Plan Model. Alternate Payment Plan (APP) is a physician remuneration model in which compensation is not primarily based on fee-for-service billings. Instead, physicians are paid through a contractual arrangement that provides predictable income in exchange for the delivery of defined clinical and non-clinical services.

AVALIABLE INCENTIVES

Physician Signing Bonus $150,000

Come Home Incentive – $100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)

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RECRUITER CONTACT

For specific inquiries please contact Hannah Bromley (hannah.bromley@nlhealthservices.ca)

A CV, supporting documentation and the names of three references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined in this job posting will not be considered. In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. NLHS hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. We thank everyone for their interest. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.