Position Description:

The Chaleur Regional Hospital, in Bathurst, is seeking a full-time Pathologist. The successful candidate will provide anatomical pathology services. The candidate will have to participate in teaching medical students and residents.

ZONE: Zone 6 - Acadie-Bathurst

FACILITY: Chaleur Regional Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Pathology

CLASSIFICATION: Pathologist

STATUS: Permanent full-time

FTE: 1.0

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. The Network’s 2021-2022 budget was $704 million (excluding Medicare). For more information, visit the Network’s website at vitalitenb.ca.

Diversity Statement

Vitalité Health Network is committed to providing a safe and respectful work and care environment guided by collaboration, integrity, and accountability. Rooted in a culture of continuous learning, we believe that every person deserves a caring environment where their identity is fully respected, and that is exempt of discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, beliefs or religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disabilities, social status, or any other aspect of their background and identity. The diversity of our teams and their perspectives enrich our practices and enable us to provide care marked by openness, cultural sensitivity, and compassion to all the people we serve.

Job Duties:

The position involves professional medical work performed by licensed specialists (holding specialist licensure recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick). A licensed specialist enjoys great clinical independence in the diagnosis, care and treatment of medical problems within their field of specialization. Their clinical work and performance may be monitored and evaluated by the department/division/service and/or clinical program of the physician associated to them. The work may also be monitored by the local and/or regional Chief of Staff and the Medical Director for the zone within the regional health authority (RHA). The physician abides by the by-laws and policies of the RHA.

Hours of Work:

• Based on the agreement set by the department/service head;
• Evening and weekend on-call coverage shared among department members.

Remuneration:

Salaried

The remuneration is based on a salary model with benefits.

Qualifications:

• Licensure from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in pathology;
• Graduate from a recognized Medical school and graduate studies supplemented by post-graduate study in the area of specialization;
• Eligible for a licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New-Brunswick;
• 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
• Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.

NOTES

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted. 

Expected Start Date:

2022-12-01

Incentives:

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

About the Community:

For more information about the community, please visit the city's website: https://www.bathurst.ca/