Posted 9 months ago
Pediatrics Physician
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
NL Health Services is hiring a permanent full-time pediatrician for the Central Zone, based at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander. The physician provides comprehensive care to infants, children and adolescents across outpatient clinics, Emergency Department call, inpatient coverage and neonatal care, sharing on-call duties within the department. The role works 75 hours biweekly plus on-call, with a salary of $302,346.49 to $327,486.22 per year and incentives of up to $275,000 CAD.
Pay:
$302,346–$327,486 a year
Responsibilities:
- Provide outpatient pediatric clinic care
- Cover Emergency Department and inpatient pediatric care
- Provide routine neonatal care and attend difficult deliveries
- Share on-call duties within the department
- Participate in interdisciplinary clinics
Requirements summary:
- Eligible for registration and licensure with CPSNL
- Satisfy NL Health Services credentialing requirements
- Commitment to person-and-family-centred care
- Commitment to patient safety
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPSNL licence |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Pediatrics |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance, Performance bonus |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 983 |
| Zone: Central Zone Location: JPM - James Paton Memorial Regional Health Cen Gander Pediatrics Physician Central Zone - Physician Permanent Full-time |
|---|
| Hours | 75 hours biweekly plus on call obligation |
| Salary | $302,346.49 to $327,486.22 per year |
| Competition Number | VAC0021690 |
| Posted Date | 2026-02-19 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | About Us 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 the Opportunity We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatrician to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and developmental health. The physician will share the workload and on-call duties within the department. Pediatric services at our regional hospital include outpatient clinics, Emergency Department call coverage, inpatient coverage, routine neonatal care and attendance at difficult deliveries. We offer the opportunity for interdisciplinary clinics in the areas of development, behavior, obesity and chronic disease; opportunity to diversify based on physicians' interest. The position offers a vigorous and varied caseload, and the fulfillment of serving the needs of families in this rural part of the province. The applicant must be willing to work within a regional team with a focus on person-and-family-centered care. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. Compensation & Incentives Pediatrics compensation is competitive and varies based on the nature of your work and location. Your total renumeration is influenced by many things including whether you choose to work part-time vs. full-time, your experience and the community you practice in. Remuneration payment model is salaried. Your experience is valued and recognized in Newfoundland and Labrador. We offer competitive incentives of up to $275,000 CAD for Pediatricians that recognize your passion, dedication and all that you will bring to our communities. Many incentives are stackable. We encourage you to chat with a physician recruiter to learn more. We also support a site visit for those who are curious about our province and provide relocation reimbursement. Qualifications Eligible for registration and licensure as a Pediatrician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL). Recent changes to registration and licensure have reduced barriers and allow doctors with comparable credentials to work in our province faster. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador regulates the practice of medicine in the public interest. Newfoundland and Labrador have been diligently working to reduce barriers and to allow doctors with comparable credentials to work in our province more quickly. New approved licensure jurisdiction pathways for Specialists from Ireland, U.K., United States of America (USA), New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, as well as others approved by the CPSNL. Individuals must be trained and certified from these countries. The successful candidate must also satisfy credentialing requirements of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. To determine your eligibility, apply for registration and review licensure policies, please visit CPSNL website for complete information: https://cpsnl.ca/licensing-and-registration/licence-eligibility/ For more information about these incentives and physician opportunities in our province please visit https://www.workinhealthnl.ca or email [email protected]. About Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, is the most easterly place in North America. A vast land, with a relatively small population, we have some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Here, you can experience a solitary wilderness one day and immerse yourself in a vibrant culture the next. This is a land of rich history and natural wonders: stunning coastlines, breaching whales, icebergs, and some of the most incredible skyscapes you’ll ever see. |
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