physician assistant
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Clinical Assistant Physician
Posted on May 31, 2026 by Employer details NL Health Services
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NLHS - Central ZoneJames Paton Memorial Regional Health CentreClinical Assistant Physician - General SurgeryPermanent Full-timeHours: 75hrs biweekly plus on call obligationsSalary: Salaried as per the Memorandum of AgreementCompetition Number: VAC0010934Posted Date: 2025-05-04Closing Date: 2025-12-01ABOUT NLHSNL 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 ZONECentral 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 General Surgery department.The successful application will join the General Surgery team as a Clinical Assistant, supporting physicians in the delivery of comprehensive surgical care. Responsibilities include assisting with outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, admissions and discharges, coordination of patient follow-up, participation in family meetings, and other clinical duties within the scope of the Clinical Assistant license.In addition to core responsibilities, the role will include providing surgical assistance in the operating room for General Surgery procedures. The Clinical Assistant will also participate in the after-hours, weekend, and statutory holiday on-call schedule, providing support across all surgical specialties as needed.Visit the following web site for information on the Community of Gander: Home | Town of Gander 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 checkHOURS OF WORK75 hours biweekly plus on call obligationsREMUNERATIONThis 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.BENEFITSAnnual retention bonusAnnual Leave (20 working days)Bereavement/Compassionate Leave (3 working days)Compensatory Leave (5 working days) after 1 year of serviceFamily 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 INCENTIVESPhysician Signing Bonus $150,000Come Home Incentive - $100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)Family Care Team Incentive - $75,000**Contact Recruiter for further detailsRECRUITER CONTACT For specific inquiries please contact Cassandra Hodder (cassandra.hodder@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 Cit- Location Gander, NL
- Work location On site
- Salary$24.09 to $60.26HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2193938
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