Radiation Oncology (BH 425 )

Radiation Oncologist

Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada

Full Time Opportunities Available

Benefits:  A signing bonus of up to $175,000 is available upon acceptance, as well as an additional Come Home Incentive for Newfoundlanders that have lived outside the province for at least 6 months ($100,000).

Western Health, situated on the scenic west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking the services of a full time Radiation Oncologist for Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. 

The successful candidate will be a skilled physician, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. They will have a track record of improving and innovating in medicine, while staying abreast of contemporary best practices and emerging trends. As an accomplished clinician, they will be committed to providing exceptional care to patients.They will be a data-driven decision maker that has a record of building strong and effective relationships across departments in a fast-paced health organization.

Location:

The Cancer Care Program of NL Health Services (NLHS) has a provincial mandate to deliver cancer care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. It operates the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre (DHBMCC) in St. John's, and regional cancer centers in Corner Brook, Gander and Grand Falls. The Cancer Care center in Western is located in the city of Corner Brook and is part of the brand new Western Memorial Regional Hospital, slated to open to the public in spring 2024. This new acute care hospital is a seven-story, 600,000 square foot facility with 164 beds, which will be connected to a 145-bed long-term care home that was recently constructed. Prior to this new facility’s completion, patients on the West coast of the province would have to travel to St. John’s for radiation therapy. Western Memorial Regional Hospital is affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Medicine and they encourage and support academic interests.

 

Job Duties: 

• Radiation Oncologists are expected to participate actively in multidisciplinary rounds, site-based peer review, departmental meetings, clinical trials, and work closely with colleagues within the provincial cancer care program.

• As a full-time clinical equivalent, they will be responsible for treating at least two main disease sites and one minor disease site, as well as palliative management of other sites.

• Services in Corner Brook will be for outpatient care and will not include any on-call or inpatient service. 

• The Western Memorial Regional Hospital is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland Labrador and this position also offers an opportunity for teaching and scholarly activities including clinical trial participation.

Remuneration:

This position is fee-for-service and remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement and MCP Fee Schedule with this role being hired at a Step 3.

Qualifications:

• Eligible for registration and licensure as a Radiation Oncologist with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland (CPSNL)

• A Medical Degree with Royal College certification in Radiation Oncology or equivalent.

• Experience providing outstanding care in areas of clinical need within the department such as: breast, prostate, lung, skin and colorectal cancers. Expertise in other sites, such as CNS and hematologic cancer is also valued.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a cancer care program is preferred.

Information and Benefits of Western Newfoundland:

Corner Brook is a vibrant and active community.  Enjoy living in a fabulous setting with exceptional skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, kayaking and much more on Newfoundland’s beautiful West Coast!  If you are interested in this position and are seeking a rewarding career and 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

 

Interested candidates please contact or send CV to:

Michelle Flynn, RPR

COO/ Physician Recruitment Consultant

CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.

www.canamrecruiting.com

michelleflynn@canamrecruiting.ca