Position Description:

Join our dedicated team at the Rogersville Health Centre, a beacon of health and wellness in the heart of New Brunswick! We seek a compassionate and skilled Primary Care Physician to enrich the lives of the residents of Rogersville and its surrounding communities. Situated in a picturesque francophone community 45 km south of Miramichi and 90 km north of Moncton, Rogersville is home to a close-knit population of 3,200.

At our health center, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute significantly to a community where your work will directly and positively impact the lives of many. You will be joining forces with our existing full-time physician, Dr. Basil Blanchard, who is deeply committed to the care of approximately 2,800 rostered patients. Our facility operates with the support of dedicated staff, including registered nurses, phlebotomists, and administrative personnel.

The Rogersville Health Centre has championed initiatives focusing on wellness, physical activity, healthy eating, and smoke-free living in recent years. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, offering services such as Addiction and Mental Health, Public Health, Dietary Consultation, Smoking Cessation, Speech Therapy, Lab Services, Extra Mural Programs, Diabetic Case Management, and Diabetic Clinics.

This role offers you the chance to engage in diverse clinical duties, contribute to teaching and mentoring in family medicine, and participate actively in our community's health promotion. We are looking for someone who shares our dedication to providing exceptional patient care and is eager to play a pivotal role in the ongoing development of our health services.

Reporting Relationship

The physician reports to the Chief of the Department of Family Medicine or designates for all clinical, quality of care and patient care-related issues and to the Medical Director for contractual and administrative management issues (as applicable).

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:

·        Perform clinical duties including, but not restricted to, seeing and assessing both scheduled and unscheduled patients for routine health and illness care, prescribing treatment, arranging consults, referring to other healthcare professionals as required, and ensuring appropriate follow-up.

·        Teaching responsibilities for family medicine residents and medical students.

·        Teaching responsibilities for nursing and peers as appropriate.

·        Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings. 

·        Participate in departmental and other appropriate committees.

·        Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address staff and patient education needs.

·        Practice collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and consult with members of other health professions as appropriate.

·        Participate in using departmental and corporate evidence-based rules of practice to ensure that expected standards of care are achieved.

·        Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values and strategic directions.

·        Within the confines of this scope of practice and position description, provide other duties that may arise by circumstance and may be assigned by the Chief of the Department of Family Medicine, the Chief of Staff, Medical Director and/or Vice President of Medical Affairs.

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. 

Hours of Work:

• Hours of work are normally provided between 0830hrs – 1630hrs Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Service/Department Head.
• After-hours and weekend call coverage in coordination with members of the Department.

Remuneration:

Fee for Service

Standard remuneration is Fee-for-Service which is a direct compensation between the physician and Medicare of New Brunswick. On call remuneration is provided. No source deductions can be provided. Option for Salary with Departmental approval. 

Qualifications:

·        Must hold a valid license to practice medicine in the Province of New Brunswick.

·        Must be a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.

·        Must have current malpractice insurance from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) or equivalent appropriate to the practice category.

·        Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.

·        Good attendance and work record.

·        Physically able to perform assigned duties.

** The Health Authority adheres to all privacy legislation and policies to ensure confidential patient, business, financial and employee information is disclosed only to those authorized to receive it to fulfil their job duties.**

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

Successful applicants may be eligible to receive the following:

• Rural Incentive: $100,000.00 with a 4-year return of service.
• Moving expense reimbursement is also available.

Other Requirements:

·        Attend appropriate CME/CPD events as required by specialty.

·        Comply with the policies and procedures of the Department of Family Medicine.

·        Comply with the provisions of the Hospital Act, the Regional Health Authorities Act, the Medical Services Payment Act, the Medical Pay Plan, and their regulations (where applicable).

·        Comply with the Health Authority bylaws, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures.

·        Follow the Code of Ethics of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick and the Canadian Medical Association.

About the Facility:

The Rogersville Health Centre provides health care services to the Village of Rogersville and its surrounding areas. The centre offers by-appointment physician services four days per week, laboratory services and daily nursing services for dressing changes, injections and blood pressure checks. The health centre staff includes a full-time physician, registered nurses and administrative support workers. Other services available include smoking cessation counselling and weight loss programs.

The centre provides:

• Addiction and Mental Health services
• Clinical services such as sutures and dressing changes
• Diagnostics and Testing
• Collaboration with Miramichi Public Health for injections, adult vaccinations, and mental health and addiction
• Registered dietitian
• Smoking cessation (Ottawa model)
• Speech therapy

About the Community:

County located in northeastern New Brunswick surronding the city of Miramichi. The area contains thick forests and is dominated by the Miramichi River which empties into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.