October 4, 2024

Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists

FULL TIME

Medical Oncologist, Full Time, NL Health Services, Western Zone, St. John’s, Newfoundland

MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST
FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT
NL Health Services, Western Zone, St. John’s, Newfoundland

About US
NL Health Services, Western 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.

Job Summary
The Cancer Care Program of NL Health Services invites expression of interest for a full
time position as a Medical Oncologist within the Cancer Care Program, working at the
Corner Brook Regional Cancer Centre, in Newfoundland and Labrador. All interested
applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Cancer Care Program has a provincial mandate to deliver cancer care to the people
of Newfoundland and Labrador. It operates primarily at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer
Centre (DHBMCC) in St. John's, with regional cancer centres providing systemic therapy
in Corner Brook, Gander and Grand Falls. The Corner Brook Cancer Centre is fully
equipped with a systemic therapy suite and modern radiotherapy infrastructure. The
centre has active virtual multidisciplinary tumor boards for all major disease sites and is
co-located with expert surgical and medical consulting services within Western Health.
The Corner Brook site is undergoing expansion to include on-site medical staff and
radiotherapy, and is expected to be operational by 2025.

The successful candidate will join 13 other Medical Oncologists (9.34 clinical FTE) as a
full-time clinical equivalent and will be responsible for treating two main disease sites
with provision of care for at least a third minor site. Our oncologists participate actively in
multidisciplinary rounds and work closely with colleagues within the provincial cancer
care program. The Cancer Care Program medical staff is affiliated with the Faculty of
Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland Labrador. This position offers an
opportunity for teaching and scholarly activities including clinical trials participation.

Required Qualifications:

Medical Degree.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (or

equivalent) in Medical Oncology.

Deemed eligible for licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and

Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information visit:
cpsnl@cpnsl.ca.

Satisfy credential and privilege requirements of NL Health Services including a

satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Remuneration: Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance

with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in NL
and commensurate with the level of training and experience.

Language: English

Incentives: Relocation coverage
https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/relocation/
Employer: NL Health Services
Contact Information: physician.recruitment@easternhealth.ca
Competition closing date: Until filled
To apply: physician.recruitment@easternhealth.ca

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Email: physician.recruitment@easternhealth.ca

For more information regarding NL Health Services Urban zone and practicing in
Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites:
www.nlhealthservices.ca and www.workinhealthnl.ca

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference
will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. NL Health
Services hires on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All
qualified persons are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. Only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.