Anesthesiologist - Fredericton, New Brunswick

Our client, in Fredericton, New Brunswick is currently seeking three anesthesiologists.  These are full-time positions requiring Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification. Successful applicants would be joining a collegial group of nine anesthesiologists providing care for general surgery, vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, ENT, and plastic surgery for pediatric and adult patients. 

EMPLOYER:

Our client is the largest health-care organization in Atlantic Canada, operating 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities, clinics and offices providing medical services ranging from acute care to community based health services to New Brunswick, northern Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. With 1,000 physicians, an annual budget exceeding $1 billion and approximately 13,000 employees.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide anesthetic care to patients requiring surgical procedures at the Doctor Everett Chalmers Hospital and Oromocto Public Hospital.
• Respond to requests from the intensive care unit and emergency department for airway management.
• Provide coverage to the preoperative assessment clinic on an equally shared rotation.
• Participate in an equally shared on-call rotation.
• Provide coverage to acute pain service on an equally shared rotation.
• Practice in a collaborative fashion as a member of an interdisciplinary team and consult with members of other health professions as appropriate.
• Participate in the use of departmental and corporate evidence-based rules of practice to ensure that expected standards of care are achieved.
• Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values and strategic directions.
• Other duties that may arise by circumstance and may be assigned by the Chief of Anesthesia.
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HOURS OF WORK:

• Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm
• On-call consists of 24-hour shifts, with the post-call day off.

REMUNERATION:

• Remuneration is a mixture of sessional and fee-for-service billing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A medical degree is required.
• Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or American Board Certification in Anesthesiology; In circumstances where no qualified Canadian trained applicants are available, equivalent certification may be considered as long as they qualify for licensure in the Province of New Brunswick. 
• The candidate must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick. 
• Skills and experience in pain
• Fellowship or additional training in pain is considered an asset but not required

EXPECTED START DATE:

• As soon as possible

INCENTIVES:

• Provincial Incentive of $100,000.00 for a 4 year return of service.
• Up to $8000.00 in moving expense reimbursement.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Attend appropriate continuing professional development events to meet the requirements of the Royal College / College of Family Physicians and, in particular, to remain current in the field of anesthesiology.
• Comply with the policies and procedures of the Department of Anesthesia.
• Comply with the provisions of the Hospital Act, the Regional Health Authorities Act, Community Health Centre Regulation, the Medical Services Payment Act, and their regulations.
• Comply with the Health Authority bylaws, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures.
• Follow the Code of Ethics of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick and the Canadian Medical Association.

ABOUT THE FACILITY:

The Hospital is a level 2 Trauma Centre and regional referral hospital with 314 beds and a 9-bed closed intensive care unit, serving a catchment population of approximately 175,000. 

The Department is affiliated with both Dalhousie University and Memorial University Medical Schools. Postgraduate and undergraduate teaching is provided by all members, in addition to clinical responsibilities.

New ORs, ICU, and Labor & Delivery units are currently under construction, scheduled to open in 2023. This will include 10 operating theatres with a state-of-the-art endovascular suite, and facilities for minimally-invasive surgeries.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

Situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mik’maq peoples, Fredericton is surrounded by the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river. Fredericton is a vibrant, culturally diverse city where you can enjoy the amenities of a large city and the charm of a small town. Fredericton is where nature lovers and urban go getters come together with year-round recreational opportunities. Whether that is playing a round of golf on one of the 7 golf courses, walking, running or biking within our 140 KM multiuse trail system, playing tennis in our indoor or outdoor courts, skiing and snowboarding at Crabbe Mountain or visiting the beautiful Art Galleries including the world renown Beaverbrook Art Gallery, taking in live theatre at the Playhouse, being entertained by numerous festivals such as the Annual Music Festival and the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, Frostival in the winter months. Fredericton truly captures it all.

You can afford to live downtown or in forested rural communities and enjoy only a 15-minute commute, making it easy to enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Rated Canada’s 2nd best city to live in, it is no surprise the friendly, nature-infused community has played a significant role in attracting a team-oriented group of innovated physicians and health care workers.

Interested candidates please contact or send CV to:

Rohini Patel

Physician Recruitment Consultant, New Brunswick Lead 

CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.

647-740-5081

www.canamrecruiting.com

rohini@canamrecruiting.ca