Position Description:

Under the direction of the Family Medicine Department Head and the medical director for the area, the hospitalist performs non-specialized clinical work delivering general medical care to admitted patients in the assigned hospital facility. 

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. For more information, visit the Network’s website at vitalitenb.ca.

Job Duties:

Duties include medical services related to the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and may require working closely with various health professionals.

Hours of Work:

Based on the agreement set by the department/service head;

Evening and weekend on-call coverage shared among the department members.

Remuneration:

Sessional

Remuneration is by a sessional rate arrangement as outlined in the New Brunswick Physicians’ Manual.

Qualifications:

• Degree from a recognized medical school and residency granting a licence in family medicine;

A recognized medical school is a school that meets the following criterium:

• 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 under the Sponsor Notes tab;
• One to three years’ experience will be considered an asset;
• Any other combination of training and experience deemed relevant and equivalent could be considered;
• Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick;
• Active membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association or equivalent liability insurance association;
• Membership in the New Brunswick Medical Society;
• Privileges with Vitalité Health Network;
• Registration with New Brunswick Medicare;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethical principles, the Network’s management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network.

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

• Possibility of a financial incentive based on eligibility determined by the Department of Health ($100,000.00 accompanied by a 4 year return of service).
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $8,000. 

About the Facility:

The Chaleur Regional Hospital is located in Bathurst. It has about 215 beds and provides a wide range of primary, secondary, regional, and specialty services.

The Chaleur Regional Hospital is a certified partner in the Family Medicine Program at the Université de Sherbrooke and the nursing programs at the Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton.

About the Community:

Bathurst is the county seat for Gloucester County, New Brunswick, and is at the estuary of the Nepisiguit River. Hospital, concert halls, museums, schools, shopping centers and hotels are among the services offered. Situated on beautiful Chaleur Bay, Bathurst is a bustling hub of urban adventure framed by the natural saltwater beach and nearby Daly Point Nature Reserve. Come see our local vendors and their products at the Farmers Market, play 18 holes at Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club and 9 holes at Squire Green Golf & Country Club, or indulge in a urban spa. The K.C. Irving Centre is an indoor arena located in Bathurst. The arena is home to the Acadie–Bathurst Titan, a hockey team of the QMJHL. It is also the host to many shows and events. To learn more about Bathurst, visit the City’s website at www.bathurst.ca.