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General Incentives

The awarding of incentives for difficult to fill Health Professional positions is based on vacancies that exist within each Regional Health Authority (RHA).  Bursaries are available to students in their final year of study who sign a service agreement  and Sign on Bonuses (UNDER REVIEW -Program currently on hold) are available to experienced Health Professionals who sign a service agreement

Below is a list of eligible occupations.

Primary Occupations  

Audiologist

Licensed Practical Nurse

Behaviour Management Specialist

Managers (clinical and non-clinical)

Cardiology Technologist

Medical Physicist

Cardiopulmonary Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cardiovascular Perfusion Technologist

Orthopaedic Technologist

Child Management Specialist

Orthoptist

Clinical Dietitian

Paramedic

Clinical Occupational Therapist

Pastoral Care Clinician

Clinical Pharmacist

Prosthetist-Orthotist

Clinical Physiotherapist

Radiation Therapist

Clinical Psychologist

Recreation/Development Special.

Laboratory/x-ray Technologist

Respiratory Therapist

Dentist

Social Worker

Diagnostic Imaging Technologist

Speech-Language Pathologist

Dosimetrist

 

Electroneurophysiology Technologist

 

Genetic Counselor

 

Laboratory Technologist

* Other Occupations may be considered*

 

Bursary Program for Difficult to Fill Health Professional Positions (Under Review)

Deadline: January 31st of each year or 3 months prior to graduation, whichever occurs first.

 The bursaries are as follows:

                    Labrador:  $10,000 bursary with an eighteen month service agreement

The rest of the Province, with the exception of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in St. John’s: $10,000 bursary with a twenty-four month service agreement, or $5,000  with a twelve month service agreement. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Bursaries in St. John's: $3,000 with a  twelve month service agreement.

For more Information: Difficult to Fill Health Professional Bursary Policy ( .pdf)

Application  for Difficult to Fill Health Professional Bursary: Application Form (PDF) Application Form (MSWord) (Regional Health Authorities only)

Application for Funding:  Application Form (PDF) Application Form (MSWord) (Regional Health Authorities only)

 

Sign on Bonus Program for Difficult to Fill Health Professional Positions

(UNDER REVIEW - Program currently on hold)

 Sign on bonuses are available to experienced Health Professionals. This Program is currently on hold as it is under review.