Position Description:

The Saint John Regional Hospital, a facility within Horizon Health Network, is recruiting a 6 - 12 month locum obstetrics and gynecology physician. On-call coverage is done in coordination with other members of the division.

Employer:

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to our patients, clients, families and communities. Horizon is a great place to work, as people are the heart of our organization, and the success of Horizon is a direct result of our employees’ dedication, professionalism, and commitment.

Horizon is the largest regional health authority – and one of the largest employers – in New Brunswick, and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to a half a million people.

Horizon has an annual budget of approximately $1.2 billion and has more than 13,000 employees, 1,100 physicians and 1,300 volunteers, as well as 17 foundations, 12 auxiliaries and 8 alumnae organizations.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Job Duties:

●       Clinical practice in both obstetrics and gynecology.

●       Participation in teaching, medical education, and research as required by the department.

●       Commitment to on-call as required by the department.

Hours of Work:

To be discussed.

Remuneration:

Fee for Service

Remuneration for the position is based on New Brunswick Medicare’s Fee for Service

Qualifications:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology requires that their members have passed the examination of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in their specialty in order to be eligible for active membership. Candidates with Royal College eligibility may be considered. Applicants must also qualify for licensure in the Province of New Brunswick.

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

None

Other Requirements:

About the Facility:

Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital is the largest tertiary care hospital in New Brunswick and is the primary health care referral centre for this area and to all New Brunswickers for major trauma and cardiac care.

The New Brunswick Trauma Program, New Brunswick Heart Centre, and the New Brunswick Stem Cell Transplant Centre are located within the hospital, as are Radiation Oncology and Nephrology services. This site offers autologous stem cell therapy and a stem cell processing laboratory.

The Saint John Regional Hospital also serves as the centre for Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick’s distributed medical education program. The hospital services a catchment population of 170,000 people.

About the Community:

The Saint John area offers you a broad range of affordable housing options, from heritage properties to executive homes within the city and in nearby Kennebecasis Valley. Saint John, a booming harbour city is Canada's oldest incorporated city (1785) and home to the country's oldest museum and farmers' market. For spouses and families, there are excellent employment and educational prospects. The nearby towns and villages, such as St. Stephen, Sussex, and Grand Manan, provide a diverse selection of recreational and sport activities that appeal to all age groups.