Posted 9 months ago
Thoracic Surgery Physician
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a thoracic surgeon on a temporary full-time locum basis in the greater St. John's region, with possible extension or transition to a full-time role. The role joins the Thoracic Surgery Division within Surgical Services and includes on-call participation, paid through an Alternate Payment Plan. Eligibility for CPSNL licensure and credentialing checks are required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide thoracic surgical care
- Participate in the on-call schedule
- Work within the Thoracic Surgery Division
Requirements summary:
- MD degree
- RCPSC certification in General Surgery or Cardiac Surgery with thoracic subspecialty training
- Eligibility for CPSNL licensure
- Satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector checks
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPSNL licensure eligibility |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Medicine |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,001 |
Job description
| Zone: Eastern Zone Location: SCM - St. Clare's Thoracic Surgery Physician Eastern Zone - Physician Temporary Full-time EXTERNALDR |
|---|
| Hours | 75 (8 hours; Days, On-Call) |
| Salary | UPGRADE (CAD0.00 - CAD0.00 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0021498 |
| Posted Date | 2026-02-12 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Thoracic Surgery Locum St. John’s, NL Immediate About US NL Health Services, Urban Zone 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. Job Summary NL Health Services – Urban Zone is inviting applications from Thoracic Surgeons to join the Thoracic Surgery Division within the Surgical Services Program in a locum capacity based in the greater St. John’s metro region. This position is available immediately, with the possibility of extension and potential transition to a full-time role for the right candidate. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the on-call schedule. Compensation will be provided through an Alternate Payment Plan (APP). Required Qualifications • Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree • Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in General Surgery or Cardiac Surgery (or equivalent) with subspecialty training in Thoracic Surgery • Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL) • Must meet NL Health Services credentialing requirements, including: o Satisfactory criminal record check o Vulnerable sector check ________________________________________ Remuneration: As per the Alternate Payment Plan of the Division Language: English Incentives: As per Locum Policy ________________________________________ Employer: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services Contact: [email protected] Competition Closing Date: Open until filled ________________________________________ How to Apply Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through e-Recruit. For recruitment-related inquiries, please contact: 📧 [email protected] ________________________________________ Additional Information External Applicants: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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