Location: Various Locations (Category B Sites)

Clinical Assistant Physician

Permanent Full-time

Hours: 75hrs biweekly plus on call obligations

Salary: Salaried as per the Memorandum of Agreement

Competition Number: VAC0025846

Posted Date: 2026-06-12

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.

NL Health Services Central Zone is inviting applications for a Clinical Assistant position within the Category B Sites. Successful applicants will be awarded positions in specific Category B sites, based on the need of each site.

The successful application will join the team as a Clinical Assistant, supporting the physicians in the delivery of care. Responsibilities include order and help interpret investigations such as labs, x-rays and CT, complete adequate documentation including management plan, and assist with procedures such as fracture reductions/casting/suturing. They will also request consultations with specialist services when necessary and other clinical duties within the scope of the Clinical Assistant license. Once the successful applicant has reached level four (4) of the Clinical Assistant competency scale, they will be expected to assist with Virtual Emergency Coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS

*Eligible for licensure as a Clinical Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL) Home – CPSNL

*Satisfy credentialing requirements of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

HOURS OF WORK

75 hours biweekly plus on call obligations

REMUNERATION

This is a full-time salaried position. Pay will be in accordance with Newfoundland and Labrador Memorandum of Agreement. The Department of Health will determine what step you will start at based on experience. These amounts are subject to change with the implementation of the new MOA.

BENEFITS

Annual retention bonus

Annual Leave (20 working days)

Bereavement/Compassionate Leave (3 working days)

Compensatory Leave (5 working days) after 1 year of service

Family Leave (3 working days)

Education Leave (5 working days – noncumulative)

Sick Leave (calculated by multiplying the number of months of service by 2 to a maximum of 480 days)

Study Leave (10 days per year)

AVALIABLE INCENTIVES

Physician Signing Bonus $150,000

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

Family Care Team Incentive – $75,000

**Contact Recruiter for further details

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.