Clinical Assistant

Job Description

Full-Time Clinical Assistant
Family Medicine
Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital
St. Anthony, NL Canada

About US
NL Health Services offers a 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.

The Labrador-Grenfell region of NL Health Services is an exciting and diverse place to live and work. The region offers an abundance of outdoor activities, spectacular scenery and a very safe family environment. For more information regarding Labrador-Grenfell Health and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites: and

We are currently seeking the services of a Clinical Assistant at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, NL. This opportunity is available immediately.

Clinical Assistants are advanced practice clinicians, and they form part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Job Summary
NL Health Services invites qualified candidates to submit their applications for the full-time position as a Clinical Assistant in the Family Medicine Departments of the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital of the Labrador-Grenfell Zone of NL Health Services.

The Clinical Assistant will work closely with Family Medicine, Emergency, Surgical and Inpatients teams and will be responsible to the Chief of Staff. Under such supervision, the successful candidate may be expected to provide surgical assistance in the operating room; assist physicians in the ER; and provide ward coverage including admissions within the Inpatients Department. Attendance at rounds and participation in on-call coverage (nights and weekends) shared equitably with the group is also required.

As the Clinical Assistant, you may be an International Medical Graduate, have a background in Family Medicine or Specialty training with an interest to work full-time, to learn or augment your skill set and comfort in the areas described above.

Required Qualifications
Education (Post-Secondary):
" Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador;
" Eligible for membership of the Medical Staff of NL Health Services;
" Demonstrates commitment to patient-focused care and evidence-based practice;
" FRCPC or equivalent (Clinical Associate) or Medical degree (Clinical Assistant)
" Satisfy credentialing requirements of Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Hours of work: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly. May vary according to patient needs or needs of the
service to best utilize the time of the incumbent. Participation in on-call coverage, shared equitably with the group.

Remuneration: Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador. Starting salary will be based on years of clinical experience.

Benefits:
" Study Leave;
" 20 days of Annual Leave;
" Family leave, 9 paid statutory days, compensatory leave, parental leave, education leave, study leave, and sick leave;
" Employer-sponsored RRSP; and
" Group Insurance benefits (Basic Group Life Insurance, including Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplementary Health Insurance-single (includes Group Travel Insurance and Vison Care) with optional additional group benefits;

Language: English

Incentives: Relocation coverage

Provincial incentives may be applicable

Employer: NL Health Services
Contact Information: Jennifer Sexton, Physician Recruiter
Competition number:
Competition closing date: 5 Days from Time of Posting

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Email: [email protected]

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Eastern Health hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.