Expression of Interest (EOI)

Urgent Care Physician

 Urgent Care Centres – East and West

Eastern Urban Zone

Salary: Fee For Service or Sessional rate of pay

Competition Number: VAC0016170

Posted Date: 2025-09-11

Closing Date: Open until filled.

About Us

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) provides all healthcare services to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) through a large suite of facilities, clinics, and community services, operated by the five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western. NLHS prides itself on providing the highest quality care and service to the people in our communities. To do that, we employ motivated and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Health and Well-Being: Every Person. Every Community.

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is happy to invite expressions of interest for the position of Urgent Care Physician at the brand-new Urgent Care Centers East and West in the Metro St. John’s and Mount Pearl areas. The Urgent Care Centers will provide patients with urgent assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses, injuries and acute care concerns. Minor procedures such as casting, suturing, foreign body removal, among others will be offered at the centers. Blood work and selective diagnostic services will be available on site to assist with clinical decision making. Care will be provided to all age groups. Physicians can be based at one or both of the brand new Urgent Care Centers located in the Eastern Urban Zone. Physicians will be expected to provide shared coverage such that the centers are operational 12 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. Physicians will be expected to commit to a certain number of shifts per month, based on availability. Physician experience in emergency medicine, rural medicine, or other episodic/acute care environments would be an asset but not a requirement. Shifts will be 6 hours in duration with hand over to oncoming staff.

Qualifications:

â–ª Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of

 Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL).

â–ª Current appointment to medical staff of NLHS.

â–ª Demonstrates commitment to patient-focused care and evidence-based practice.

Remuneration: Fee For Service

Language:Â English

Employer: NL Health Services

Closing Date: Open until filled

Vacancy Number: VAC0016170

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are asked to apply for this position through Service Now or by submitting your application and resume by email to Mason Lake mason.lake@nlhealthservices.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.