thoracic surgeon
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Thoracic Surgery Physician
Posted on July 12, 2026 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Thoracic SurgeonPermanent Full-Time St. Clare's Mercy Hospital Eastern Urban Zone Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligationsSalary: Alternate Payment Plan (APP)Competition Number: VAC0021485Posted Date: 2026-02-12Closing Date: Open until filled.ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICESWe 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.????????????????????????????????????????ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYNL Health Services ? Eastern Urban Zone has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time Thoracic Surgeon to join the Thoracic Surgery Division at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital in St. John's, NL.The successful candidate will join an established group in an academic setting and will be primarily responsible for a clinical workload consisting of the surgical care of inpatients ? including consultations, surgery, and follow-up visits ? as well as outpatient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. On-call commitment will be shared equitably with other physicians in the Thoracic Surgery Division.Work EnvironmentSt. John's is a vibrant, historic city on the eastern tip of North America, offering a warm and welcoming community, a thriving arts and culture scene, and easy access to the stunning natural landscapes of the Avalon Peninsula ? including whale watching, hiking, and some of the most dramatic coastlines in Canada.????????????????????????????????????????QUALIFICATIONSMedical Degree (MD) from a recognized institutionCertification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in General Surgery (or equivalent) with subspecialty in Thoracic SurgeryEligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check????????????????????????????????????????DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide surgical care to thoracic surgery inpatients including consultations, surgery, and follow-up visitsDeliver outpatient care in an ambulatory clinic settingParticipate in the on-call schedule shared equitably among Thoracic Surgery Division membersWork collaboratively within an established academic surgical teamSupport person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements????????????????????????????????????????REMUNERATIONRemuneration will be in accordance with the Alternate Payment Plan (APP).Available Incentives:Relocation coverage ? https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/Provincial incentives ? https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives????????????????????????????????????????HOW TO APPLYAll qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications via our careers webpage: Apply hereFor more information,- Location St. John's, NL
- Work location On site
- Salary$144,482 to $766,730YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2208434
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