Position Description:

The Department of Oncology at the Saint John Regional Hospital is seeking an interested candidate to complete the complement of seven (7) Medical Oncologists, alongside seven Radiation Oncologists, four Hematologists and 3 Clinical Assistants. We are seeking a candidate with interest in treating gastrointestinal (GI) And genitourinary (GU) malignancies. Openness to incorporating the breast disease site would be considered an asset.

The Department of Oncology at the Saint John Regional Hospital is an Adult Tertiary Cancer Centre and is at the forefront of multidisciplinary cancer care in the province for Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Hematology in Saint John. The centre provides full-service oncology with an inpatient unit, ambulatory clinic, an active research unit and autologous stem cell transplantation.

The Department of Oncology is a combined department which facilitates excellent collaboration amongst the sub-specialties and allied health personnel involved in the care of the cancer patient. The medical community enjoys great collegiality and all medical and surgical specialists are housed under one roof enhancing and facilitating multidisciplinary assessment of patients. Multidisciplinary tumour board rounds are held on a regular basis. The members of the Department of Oncology are active educators through affiliations with Dalhousie University, the University of New Brunswick and Memorial University. This provides excellent opportunities to expose trainees to the discipline of medical oncology. The Medical Oncologist has great opportunities to be involved with all levels of learners extending from medical students to residents as well as undergraduates, allied health professionals and graduate/postgraduate research trainees.

The Department of Oncology has an active clinical trials unit and is involved in many cooperative group and industry studies.

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.

·        Provide in-patient hospital care and ambulatory care in a clinical setting

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

·        Participate in after hours on-call coverage in coordination with other medical staff ensuring provisions are made for continual coverage of patient caseload during times when you are absent from your practice.

·        Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority’s mission,

·        values and strategic directions.

(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:

Alternative Funding Plan (AFP)

This is by alternate funding plan (AFP) $619,537.33 per 1.0 FTE. Additional renumeration for provision of on-call services (this is billed Fee-For-Service), which is a direct compensation between the physician and Medicare New Brunswick.

Qualifications:

Applicants must:

• Hold an MD degree (or equivalent)
• Royal College Certification in Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in Medical Oncology or equivalent is required
• Be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills
• Good attendance and work record
• Physically able to perform assigned duties
• Be committed to teaching, quality assurance, and continuous professional development

Expected Start Date:

2024-12-12

Incentives:

• Moving Expense Allowance with a Return of Service
• Recruitment Incentive of $50,000.00 with a 2-year return of service agreement may be offered to eligible physicians pending approval from the Department of Health

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.