Position Description:

Horizon Health Network is seeking a full-time Anatomical Pathologist to join the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Saint John Regional Hospital, the principal tertiary-care referral centre for southern New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada's leading centre for advanced care.

The successful candidate will join a collegial group of pathologists providing comprehensive diagnostic services to Saint John and the surrounding region. Saint John Regional Hospital is a major teaching hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University Medical School and supports undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine provides a full range of anatomical pathology services, processing a diverse and complex spectrum of surgical pathology, cytopathology, and autopsy specimens from a tertiary-care referral population across southern New Brunswick. The department is supported by a state-of-the-art Molecular Diagnostics and Cytogenetics Program that delivers comprehensive testing across solid tumor oncology, hematologic malignancies, and inherited (germline) disorders.

While all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to candidates with fellowship training and/or significant experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Renal Pathology
• Neuropathology
• Molecular Pathology

Candidates with expertise that complements existing departmental strengths and supports future program development are particularly encouraged to apply.

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:

The successful candidate will:

• Provide diagnostic anatomical pathology services, including surgical pathology and intraoperative consultation
• Participate in subspecialty sign-out and multidisciplinary case conferences
• Contribute to quality assurance, accreditation, and laboratory improvement initiatives
• Participate in medical education for students, residents, and fellows
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities as desired
• Share in departmental on-call responsibilities

Hours of Work:

n/a

Remuneration:

Alternative Funding Plan (AFP)

Remuneration for the position is based on New Brunswick Medicare’s Alternate Funding Plan (AFP)

Qualifications:

Applicants must:

• Hold an MD degree (or equivalent)
• Be certified in Anatomical Pathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent acceptable credentials)
• Be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick
• Demonstrate excellence in diagnostic surgical pathology
• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be committed to teaching, quality assurance, and continuous professional development

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

$50,000.00 accompanied by a 2 year return of service. 

Relocation reimbursement available.

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.