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Psychiatry Physician

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

Full-time
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Overview

NL Health Services is hiring a salaried Psychiatrist for Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL, one of eight psychiatrists in the service. The role is permanent full-time, 75 hours biweekly plus on-call duties, providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care within an interprofessional team. Pay follows the Memorandum of Agreement.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services
  • Participate in equitable on-call coverage
  • Deliver virtual care as required
  • Work with on-site specialty and support services
  • Promote patient and worker safety

Requirements summary:

  • Eligible for licensure with CPSNL
  • Royal College certified or eligible
  • Experience in interprofessional practice model
  • Experience with inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector checks
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-06-10
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
EducationDoctorate (required)
Fields of studyPsychiatry
Perks mentionedRelocation assistance, Performance bonus

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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HeadquartersSt. John's
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Job description

Psychiatry Physician
Zone: Western Zone
Location: WMH - Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, NL

Psychiatry Physician
Western Zone - Physician
Permanent Full-time
EXTERNALDR

Hours75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations
SalaryAs per Memorandum of Agreement
Competition NumberVAC0025753
Posted Date2026-06-11
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICES

We are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health-care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.

At NL Health Services, we believe that our people — employees, doctors and volunteers — make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.

If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Western Zone is seeking a salaried Psychiatrist for Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL. This position is one of eight (8) responsible for Psychiatry Services at WMRH. The position requires demonstrated experience working within an interprofessional practice model and in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Experience working with patients with complex needs and treatment resistance is considered an asset. On-call is scheduled on an equitable basis with other members of the Discipline.

Western Memorial Regional Hospital is a newly constructed, state-of-the-art acute care facility that opened in June 2024. The hospital serves as a 164-bed regional referral centre for Western Newfoundland, delivering a broad range of secondary and select tertiary services to a population of approximately 80,000 residents.

Work Environment

Corner Brook and the Western region offer an exceptional quality of life. Within minutes of Western Memorial Hospital you have access to a golf course, hiking and biking trails, salmon fishing, and kayaking. In winter, world-class skiing is nearby — and in about an hour's drive you are on the doorstep of the world-renowned Gros Morne National Park. Corner Brook also offers a thriving arts community and top-notch sporting and recreational facilities.

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • Eligible for licensure as a Psychiatrist with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certified or eligible
  • Must satisfy credentialing and privilege requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide comprehensive psychiatric services in both inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Participate in on-call coverage on an equitable basis with other members of the Discipline
  • Deliver virtual care services as required
  • Work collaboratively with core specialty and support services available on site
  • Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

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REMUNERATION

As per Memorandum of Agreement

Step assignment determined by the Department of Health and Community Services in accordance with Provincial Guidelines, with yearly progression thereafter.

Available Incentives: Candidates may be eligible for recruitment and retention incentives, subject to applicable terms, conditions, and program availability at the time of offer.

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HOW TO APPLY

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications via our careers webpage: Apply here

For more information, please contact:

[email protected]

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LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

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