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Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information
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4.5
St. John's, NL
Full-time
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Full-time
Weekends as needed
St. John's, NL

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Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre


St. John's - Eastern Urban Zone
Permanent Full-time


Hours
75 hours bi-weekly;

0800 – 1700 hours - may vary according to patient needs or needs of the service to best utilize the time of the incumbent.



Salary
Alternate Payment Plan Agreement

Competition Number
VAC0016901

Posted Date
2025-10-01

Closing Date
Open until filled.

Demands, duties, qualifications

ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICES

We 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 OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Eastern Urban Zone is seeking a permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) fellowship-trained Pediatric Ophthalmologist to assume a full-time clinical practice at the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John's, NL — the province's centre for specialized pediatric care. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026, though this can be adjusted based on the successful candidate's availability.

The Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre is a 71-bed tertiary care referral hospital for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Janeway is a teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (MUNL) and has a residency program in Pediatrics. The successful candidate will be involved in medical student and resident teaching and will hold an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Pediatric Ophthalmology department has the support of Orthoptic services and on-site equipment including OCT, ultrasound, keratometer, and RetCam. Fundus photography and visual field testing are available at the Health Sciences Centre in the same hospital complex.

Work Environment

St. 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.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Ophthalmology with fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (or equivalent)
  • Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
  • Eligible for membership of the medical staff of NL Health Services
  • Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide comprehensive Pediatric Ophthalmology services including inpatient and outpatient care
  • Utilize on-site equipment including OCT, ultrasound, keratometer, and RetCam in clinical assessments
  • Provide weekend call coverage and adult strabismus services as required
  • Participate in medical student and resident teaching through the MUNL affiliation
  • Work collaboratively with Orthoptic services and the broader interdisciplinary pediatric team
  • Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

REMUNERATION

Remuneration for the provision of Pediatric Ophthalmology services is through an Alternate Payment Plan (APP) Agreement. Weekend call and adult strabismus services are reimbursed by the provincial Medical Care Plan (MCP).

Available Incentives:

  • Relocation coverage — https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/
  • Provincial incentives — https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives

HOW TO APPLY

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications via our careers webpage: Apply here

For more information, please contact:

Physician.Recruiter@nlhealthservices.ca


LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

  • https://workinhealthnl.ca/
  • https://www.nlhealthservices.ca/

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

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