Anaesthesiologist

Anesthesiologist

Job Location: Corner Brook 
Job Type: Full-time, Alternate Payment Plan (APP)
Internal or External: External
Post Date: 2021-02-19
Close Date: 2021-12-31
Job Category: Medical

Vacancy Number: 2020000175
Details:

Permanent Full-time

Locums also available

Western Health is currently seeking the services of a permanent Anesthesiologist for Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. The position involves a combination of booked OR schedules, Pre-Admission Clinics, Pain Management Clinics and weekly/weekend call obligations. An interest in Critical Care is an asset, and participation in a Closed ICU Department is a practice benefit.

Corner Brook is the site of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, a 217-bed regional referral centre for Western Newfoundland. We are affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Medical School and we encourage and support academic interests.

Job Duties:

  • Administering pain relief before, during, and after medical procedures
  • Monitoring patients’ vital signs during procedures
  • Approving general, sedative, regional, or local anesthetics
  • Reviewing medical files and lab results
  • Informing patients of risks associated with anesthesia
  • Complying with medical and hospital procedure policy

Qualifications Required: Recognized medical degree and eligible for licensure as an Anesthesiologist with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certified or eligible and meets the credentialing requirements of Western Health’s Discipline of Perioperative. 

Remuneration: 

  • As per Alternate Payment Plan (APP)
  • Relocation Allowance is available
  • Annual Retention Bonus is offered in accordance with the current Memorandum of Agreement

 Language of Work: English

Corner Brook is a vibrant and active community. Enjoy living in a fabulous setting with exceptional downhill skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, kayaking, salmon fishing and much more on Newfoundland’s beautiful West Coast! If you are interested in this position and you are seeking a rewarding career with a high quality of life for you and your family, please respond. Visit the following web site for additional information on the City of Corner Brook:

www.cornerbrook.com

Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

A resume, supporting documentation and the names of three references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.

Interested applicants are asked to apply through eRecruit. Only applications received through eRecruit will be processed. Please visit the Careers page on Western Health’s website for more information.

Thank you for your interest with Western Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Recruiter Name: Sarah Rousseau, for specific inquiries please contact: [email protected]

Business Address: Western Health, 1 Brookfield Avenue, Corner Brook, NL A2H 6J7