Position Description:

Under the direct supervision of the respective Division Head as Clinical Supervisor and the Head of the Local Department of Surgery, this role involves providing clinical medical services as part of the Clinical Assistant Program. Taking place in a variety of settings, the Clinical Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to providing surgical assistance, as well as pre- and post-operative care to hospitalized patients in conjunction with the attending physician. To ensure adequate surgical service coverage, the Clinical Assistant participates in an on-call rotation during statutory holidays, weekends, and evenings in which surgical inpatient services are provided. The Clinical Assistant is called upon to work in close collaboration with the members of the Department of Surgery of his or her assigned hospital. He or she is also required to work with various healthcare professionals, as needed.

Employer:

Vitalité Health Network is a regional health authority providing and managing health care and services in an area covering northern and southeastern New Brunswick. The Network is the only Francophone managed organization of its kind in the country and has nearly 60 points of service providing a range of health care and services to members of the public in the official language of their choice. The Network has approximately 7,700 part-time and full-time employees, 560 physicians, including 259 specialists, and nearly 800 volunteers. The Network’s 2021-2022 budget was $704 million (excluding Medicare). For more information, visit the Network’s website at vitalitenb.ca.

Diversity Statement

Vitalité Health Network is committed to providing a safe and respectful work and care environment guided by collaboration, integrity, and accountability. Rooted in a culture of continuous learning, we believe that every person deserves a caring environment where their identity is fully respected, and that is exempt of discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, beliefs or religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disabilities, social status, or any other aspect of their background and identity. The diversity of our teams and their perspectives enrich our practices and enable us to provide care marked by openness, cultural sensitivity, and compassion to all the people we serve.

Remuneration:

Salaried

The candidate will be remunerated on a salaried model.

Qualifications:

·        Hold an eligibility letter for a Clinical Assistant's license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick (CPSNB);

To be eligible for a Clinical Assistant’s license, the physician must:

·        Have acquired a degree from a recognized medical school and residency leading to a licence to practise medicine, which meets the following criteria:

·        Accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) (in the United States);

 OR

·        Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools with a note for Canada;

·        Be awarded a title of Licentiates of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) or an acceptable alternative as described in the Acceptable Alternatives to the LMCC Policy;

·        Have acquired a minimum of 450 hours of independent and unsupervised approved clinical practice or training in the last five (5) years;

·        Must have acquired two (2) years of postgraduate training and one year (1) licensed independent, unsupervised practice experience;

OR

·        Have acquired one (1) year postgraduate training and two (2) years licensed;

·        independent, unsupervised practice experience;

·        Be a member of the New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS);

·        Hold privileges with the Vitalité Health Network;

·        Be registered with New Brunswick Medicare;

·        Active membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) or an association offering equivalent liability insurance;

·        Maintain appropriate annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements;

·        Comply with Department of Surgery Policies and Procedures and Medical Staff Bylaws;

·        Comply with all provisions of the Hospital Act, SNB 1992, c H-6.1, the Regional Health Authorities Act, RSNB 2011, c 217, the Community Health Centres Regulation, NB Reg 2002-87, the Medical Services Payment Act, RSNB 1973, c M-7, and their regulations;

·        Follow the Code of Ethics of the CPSNB and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA)

·        Basic Clinical Skills;

·        Ability and willingness to work as part of a Clinical Team;

·         Sense for organization and responsibility;

·         Ability for time management and prioritization;

·        Specific skills and knowledge relevant to the intended clinical placement;

·        Ability for clinical decision-making;

·         Ability for appropriate utilization of clinical and diagnostic resources;

·        Prescription and clinical documentation writing;

·         Knowledge of any required procedures which may evolve over time (with the ability to demonstrate such knowledge during assessments);

·         Ability to work independently and as a team member;

·        Physical ability to perform the assigned work;

·        Good work history (performance and attendance);

·        Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;

·        Adherence to the rules of confidentiality set forth by Vitalité Health Network.

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

none

Other Requirements:

About the Facility:

The Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre (UHC), located in the heart of the City of Moncton, is the lead facility of Vitalité Health Network.

This 302-bed hospital provides primary, specialized, and tertiary (more complex) care using cutting-edge technology. It provides services in both official languages. The Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC serves patients from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.

A 65-bed lodge welcomes cancer patients originating from outside the immediate Moncton area.

The Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC is a provincial referral centre for its highly specialized services. As a teaching and research hospital, it maintains close ties with a number of the country’s universities and colleges.

About the Community:

The Moncton area has a population of over 138,000. Moncton ranked among the best Canadian cities with respect to quality of community life. It is also among the top ten North American cities, and the only one in Canada, on the list of most affordable cities. The Moncton area is teeming with educational, cultural and recreational opportunities, including easy access to beaches on the temperate waters of the Northumberland Strait and the picturesque Bay of Fundy. Officially a bilingual city, Moncton offers educational opportunities in both official languages. More information is available on the city’s website at moncton.ca.