Position Description:

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Saint John, NB), Horizon Health Network, in beautiful Saint John, New Brunswick is looking for a Geriatrician to join our team! The Saint John area is a collection of vibrant coastal communities that offer a wonderful lifestyle near both the scenic Bay of Fundy and picturesque inland waterways. The area boasts excellent educational and cultural facilities. 

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:

This full-time clinical geriatrician will incorporate into a well-established Geriatric Medicine service. Our inpatient and outpatient services are well supported with administrative and nursing staff and access to SW/OT/PT services. This clinical geriatrician will be participating in regular outpatient clinics, and on a rotational basis with 4 other Geriatricians, will provide consultation service to Saint John Regional Hospital inpatients and consultation service to geriatric inpatient units at St Joseph's Hospital. The geriatrician will have access to our comprehensive range of geriatric inpatient services for their patients including a Geriatric Assessment Unit, Restorative Care Unit, and a Cognitive Assessment Unit. We work collaboratively with Geriatric Psychiatry, with the outpatient Senior’s Mental Health Service also located at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

We are affiliated with Dalhousie and Memorial University Medical Schools and our active teaching program sees many medical students and residents. The geriatrician will also contribute to academic and teaching components of our service with opportunities for collaborative research. After hours obligations are minimal, covering geriatric inpatient units approximately one week in twelve. This opportunity offers a wonderful lifestyle with excellent balance between inpatient and outpatient care in a well supported, team-based, community care setting. Our service is well established with experienced clinicians. This position would be a great opportunity for a new geriatrician to transition to practice.

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:

Salaried

This is a salaried position; remuneration is based on the New Brunswick Medical Pay Plan. Additional benefits include paid leave for vacation (20 days) and personal affairs (5 days), CME (10 days), and NB Government Pension. The NB Medical Society also awards additional funding for expenses related to professional development/ CME. Additional remuneration is provided through Medical Education for supervision of medical trainees as well as on call responsibilities through Medicare billing.

Qualifications:

• A medical degree is required.
• Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Preference will be given to those who hold or are eligible for certification in Geriatric Medicine with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada00.
•  Proficiency in English is required. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Good attendance and work record.
• Physically able to perform assign duties.
• In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

• Moving Expense Allowance may be available.
• Candidates may be eligible for a Provincial Recruitment Incentive with a Return of Service Agreement.

About the Facility:

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Saint John NB), Horizon Health Network, in beautiful Saint John, New Brunswick is looking for a Geriatrician to join our team! The Saint John area is a collection of vibrant coastal communities that offer a wonderful lifestyle near both the scenic Bay of Fundy and picturesque inland waterways. The area boasts excellent educational and cultural facilities. 

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.