Position Description:

Horizon Health Network, Saint John area (Region 2), is actively seeking permanent full - time Anesthesiologists. Consideration will be given to locum placements. The Department of Anesthesiology consists of sixteen (20) anesthesiologists practicing in a collegial group, providing anesthesia services at two (2) sites in the city . We are presently seeking compatible anesthesiologists to join our department .

The Saint John Regional Hospital is a tertiary care facility, a designated Level I trauma centre, and serves as the provincial referral centre for cardiac surgery. All major surgical specialties including obstetrics are provided; and an active acute pain service and chronic pain clinic. The Department also provides services at St. Joseph’s Hospital, which is a day surgery facility . Applicants with additional training in chronic pain would have the opportunity to participate in a developing multidisciplinary chronic pain clinic overseen by the Department of Anesthesiology.

Applicants with a cardiac anesthesia fellowship and  certification in  perioperative trans- esophageal echocardiography would have the opportunity to provide cardiac anesthesia services as well. The New Brunswick Heart Centre located in Saint John, is the sole tertiary cardiac care program in the province of New Brunswick. It has an annual cardiac surgery volume of approximately 800 cases, including standard revascularization (CABG) and valve procedures as well as complex and minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve surgery. There is an active multidisciplinary Transcatheter Aortic Valve (TAVI) program. In addition to cardiac anesthesia the successful applicant would provide  general  operating room anesthesia services and share in the on-call schedule.

The Department is affiliated with Dalhousie University Medical School and Memorial University Medical School postgraduate program and teaching in the undergraduate program is available at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick.

Information regarding faculty appointments is available upon request. In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

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:

These responsibilities are basic. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network :

•    Provide Anesthesiology services in the operating room as required .

•    Provide inpatient care including rounds on patients.

•    Provide consultations to hospital-based patients as requested by attending staff .

•    Participate in the teaching of other members of health professions in subjects related to the practice of Anesthesiology.

•    Organize on-site CME and participate in the teaching rounds of the Department .

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

Hours of Work:

•    Hours of work are normally provided between0730hrs – 1630hrs Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Service/Department Head.

•    After -hours and weekend call coverage incoordination 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.

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

Successful applicants may be eligible to receive the following:

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