Position Description:

Horizon Health Network is seeking Endocrinologists to join our collegial and collaborative team in beautiful Saint John, New Brunswick.

Reporting to the Saint John Division Head of Endocrinology and the Department Head of Internal Medicine, the Endocrinologist will play a key role in diagnosing and managing a broad spectrum of endocrine and metabolic conditions in adults. This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for a specialist who is passionate about improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care, innovation, and collaboration. You will provide expert care to both inpatients and outpatients, contributing your specialized knowledge in complex endocrine and metabolic disorders while working alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team.  

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 physician will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, adhere to evidence-based practices aligned with Horizon Health Network’s mission. Protected research time is available for qualified candidates. There are currently three other endocrinologists. 

• Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for adult patients with a wide range of endocrine and metabolic disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disease, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and osteoporosis. 
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care using evidence-based practices. 
• Share a weekly daytime call rota for new in-patient or urgent out-patient consultations/advice. Out of hours is covered by the GIM rota. 
• Collaborate with the Diabetes Education team (nurses, dieticians, wound care and social work). We have four local diabetes education centres in Health Zone and three additional "diabetes case managers" who support primary care providers directly. Diabetes Clinics are provided in all four education centres. 
• Participate in existing sub-specialty clinics in Diabetes Pregnancy, Insulin pump therapy, Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Transition, Pituitary (joint clinic with neurosurgery) , Thyroid cancer (with radiation oncology), High Risk Diabetes Foot Ulcer Clinic (with Infectious Diseases). Development of further services in line with a candidate's interests would be welcome. 
• Participate in the shared on-call rota and weekly in-patient ward coverage for Internal Medicine.  
• Support the education and mentorship of medical learners. We usually have 1 or 2 learners with us per 4 week block. 
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and innovation in endocrine care. 
• Maintain ongoing professional development and participate in departmental initiatives that promote excellence in patient care. 

(Note: These responsibilities are the basic and prime duties associated with this position; other related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network.) 

Remuneration:

Salaried

Remuneration for the position is salaried and offers a range of $249,054 - $302,796 annually.

Qualifications:

• You possess a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school and postgraduate studies (residency) in the field of Internal Medicine with a focus on Endocrinology.
• You must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Candidates with recognized subspecialist training from the following countries are not currently required to be a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and are eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick: UK, Ireland, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
• Candidates from other countries are required to be fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with subspecialty certification from an accredited program to be eligible for active membership. Candidates with Royal College eligibility may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset.
• The physician must also meet continuing education requirements, adhere to departmental and health authority policies, comply with relevant legislation, and follow professional ethical standards set by regulatory bodies.

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

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

Relocation reimbursement available.

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 center 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 center 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.