Position Description:

Horizon Health Network is seeking two Thoracic Surgeons to be a part of our new Regional Thoracic Surgery Program at the Saint John Regional Hospital - a key component of our province-wide vision for surgical excellence grounded in national best practices.

You’ll collaborate with a wide network including the New Brunswick Heart Centre, Trauma Services, and Medical and Radiation Oncology to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.

This new regional program will deliver care aligned with the Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons and Cancer Care Ontario’s Level 1 standards, including:

• Multidisciplinary, high-volume surgical practice focused on lung, esophageal, and mediastinal pathology
• Access to advanced diagnostics, interventional radiology, endoscopy, and comprehensive cancer services
• Integration with medical oncology, radiation oncology, trauma, and pulmonary medicine
• Emphasis on rapid access, central triage, and evidence-based perioperative care
• Technology & Infrastructure: A robotic surgery platform is already in place, with a Hybrid OR currently in development to further enhance the delivery of complex thoracic procedures.
• Collegial Culture: Collaborate with subspecialty teams and join an inclusive, interdisciplinary environment.

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 provide both inpatient and outpatient thoracic surgical care and share on-call duties with the Division. A typical schedule includes:

• Access to a modern MIS suite, da Vinci Xi robot, and Illumisite bronchoscopy platform.
• Collaborative care with cardiac surgery, ICU, respiratory, oncology, radiology, ENT, and plastics.
• Ongoing capital upgrades: new ICU, hybrid OR, endoscopy suite, and oncology clinic.
• Support from a full-time Thoracic Surgery Clinical Assistant.
• Office-based and ambulatory patient care, inpatient rounds, and hospital consults.
• Assigned OR time and 1-in-4 on-call coverage, including holidays and weekends.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and adherence to evidence-based standards.
• Active participation in education, research, and continuous quality improvement.
• Commitment to Horizon Health Network’s mission, values, and AFP deliverables.
• Accurate documentation and coverage planning for absences.

Academic Affiliation: The Saint John Regional Hospital is a teaching hospital and part of Horizon’s strategic plan to grow research and innovation. Members of the Division are required to be part of the medical education program partnering with Dalhousie University New Brunswick. Members are eligible for an academic appointment with Dalhousie University. 

Hours of Work:

Hours of work are normally provided between 0800 and 1600 Monday to Friday.  

Remuneration:

Alternative Funding Plan (AFP)

Remuneration for this position is based on a recently renewed, competitive New Brunswick Medicare Alternate Funding Plan for Thoracic Surgery. Base salary is $640,000 per annum with incremental increases upon renewal of the Medicare Master Service Agreement. There is an additional Mandated On-Call stipend of $272.50 per day. Medical education remuneration is based on set Dalhousie University rates. Hours of work are normally provided between 0800 and 1600 Monday to Friday.  

Qualifications:

• You possess a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school and postgraduate studies (residency) in the field of specialty. 
• You must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset.
• Proven experience in acute care settings.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Commitment to ongoing education and research within the field of thoracic surgery.

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

$50,000.00 accompanied by a 2-year return of service. 

Relocation reimbursement 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.