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The Come Home Incentive program is available to individuals who have been living outside the province for at least six months. 

In order to qualify for the program, at least one of the following criteria must be applicable:

  • Born in Newfoundland and Labrador;
  • Trained in Newfoundland and Labrador;
  • Performed residency in Newfoundland and Labrador;
  • Educated in Newfoundland and Labrador;
  • Previously practiced in Newfoundland and Labrador; or,
  • Have other ties to Newfoundland and Labrador considered on a one-off basis, using the professional judgment of NL Health Services in the spirit and intent of this incentive.

Once the criteria has been met, eligible applicants may then qualify for one of the following incentives:

  • Physician – $100,000 for five year return-in-service agreement;
  • Nurse Practitioner – $60,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Registered Nurse – $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Licensed Practical Nurse – $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Advanced Care Paramedic – $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Primary Care Paramedic – $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Clinical Psychologist - $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Radiation Therapist (including Dosimetrists): $60,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Cardiology Technologist - $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Medical Physicist - $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Respiratory Therapist - $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement; 
  • Registered Midwives - $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Electroneurophysiology Technologist - $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Clinical Pharmacist - $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement; or
  • Cardiovascular Perfusionist - $50,000 for three year return-in-service agreement.


While this initiative is aimed at ex-patriate Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, incentives are also available for non-Newfoundland and Labrador residents at the following rates and service agreements:

  • Physician – $50,000 for five year return-in-service agreement;
  • Nurse Practitioner – $30,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Registered Nurse – $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Licensed Practical Nurse – $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Advanced Care Paramedic – $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Primary Care Paramedic – $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Clinical Psychologist - $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Radiation Therapist (including Dosimetrists) - $30,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Cardiology Technologist - $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Medical Physicist - $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Respiratory Therapist - $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement; 
  • Registered Midwives - $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Electroneurophysiology Technologist - $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement;
  • Clinical Pharmacist - $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement; or
  • Cardiovascular Perfusionist - $25,000 for three year return-in-service agreement.

In order to qualify, applicants are required to have a job offer from NL Health Services, a private clinic (for physicians) or private ambulance operator. For physicians proposing to open their own clinic, a letter of intent is required.