Emergency Medicine Physician - Fredericton, NB

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Our client, located in Fredericton, NB, is seeking emergency medicine physicians. This opportunity requires certification with FRCP, FACEP (ABEM), CCFP(EM) or any equivalent qualifications and eligibility for an independent practice license with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of NB. Remuneration is by sessional rate. The candidates will share responsibilities with 25 full time and part time Emergency physicians. In addition, the candidates must have current ATLS and ACLS and a willingness to participate in teaching, research, and administrative roles including monthly meetings.

EMPLOYER:

Our client is the largest regional health authority in New Brunswick and the second-largest health authority 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. Our clients strategic vision focuses on research, innovation and education.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide emergency-centered care to all age groups and genders presenting to the emergency room.Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and other allied medical staff.Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values and strategic directions
• Participate in Medical Staff and Hospital Committees as required
• Other professional medical work falling within the scope of practice that may arise by circumstance may be assigned by the Vice President-Medical Affairs, Chief of Staff or Head of Family Practice in conversation with the Physician.

HOURS OF WORK:

Hours of work are a minimum of 29 hours per week or as required as per departmental needs.

REMUNERATION:

Remuneration is by a sessional rate arrangement as outlined in the New Brunswick Physicians’ Manual. No source deductions can be provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A medical degree is required.
• Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Emergency Medicine (FRCPC); or College of Family Physicians of Canada - Emergency Medicine (CCFP-EM); or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) with a willingness to obtain a certificate of added competence (CAC) in Emergency Medicine; ABEM; FRCEM, or equivalent. 
• Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain membership in the FRCPC/CAEP or equivalent to those requirements.
• Participate in physician meetings and appropriate team meetings
• Comply with the policies and procedures of the Department of Emergency Department
• Comply with the provisions of the Hospital Act, the Regional Health Authorities Act, 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 College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick

ABOUT THE FACILITY:

The Hospital is a regional referral hospital with all major surgical services on site with the exception of cardiac and neurosurgery. With 314 beds and a 9-bed intensive care unit, the Chalmers Hospital serves a catchment population of approximately 175,000. It is also a training site for the Dalhousie University Family Medicine Program.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

Situated in the beautiful St. John River Valley, Fredericton, New Brunswick’s capital is an energetic city having much to offer individuals as well as families. Being an officially bilingual province, Fredericton has a vibrant francophone population. Le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne houses schooling from daycare to high school, various sporting activities, weekly francophone movies, happy hours with local francophone entertainment and a Health Centre making Fredericton a wonderful location to live. The city also offers many recreational activities such as enjoying water sports on the majestic St. John River, playing a round of golf on one of the 7 golf courses, walking, running or biking on various trails, playing tennis in our indoor or outdoor courts, skiing and snowboarding at Crabbe Mountain, joining an ultimate Frisbee team, to 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, a free outdoor skating rink in the heart of the city, Fredericton’s famous Boyce Farmer’s Market, Science East where children and children at heart are taught the basics of science in a fun and entertaining setting, Fredericton captures it all. 

Interested candidates please contact or send CV. Please forward to any and all colleagues 

Rohini Patel

Physician Recruitment Consultant, New Brunswick Lead 

CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.

647-740-5081

www.canamrecruiting.com

rohini@canamrecruiting.ca