Position Summary
Horizon Health Network, Saint John Area (Region 2), is actively seeking permanent full-time Emergency Medicine Physicians. Successful candidates will be expected to work clinically in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Saint John Area and will also secure an appointment with Dalhousie University, participating in research, educational, and CPD programs, with opportunities to teach at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick.

Clinical excellence, an interest in teaching the health care professions and a keen interest to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams involving all levels of health care providers are essential attributes in our growing, collegial environment.

Reporting Relationships:

• the Clinical Academic Department Head,
• the Director of Scheduling and Workforce planning

Working Relationships:
• Emergency Medicine Saint John Clinical Academic Leadership
• Assistant Dean, Professional Affairs, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick

The following outlines the basic responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network:

Participate in clinical care and on-call responsibilities as defined by your department.
Participate in deliverables as outlined in the Emergency Medicine Academic Funding Plan.
Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values and strategic directions.

HOURS OF WORK:
Hours of work are agreed upon by the physician and Service/Department Head.
In general, a full-time equivalent position in emergency medicine is considered to be a total of 32 hours, comprising 29 hours clinical plus academic and clinical support time across the sites.

About the Community:
Imagine…
A playground in Atlantic Canada surrounded by fresh waterways on one side and the ocean on the other.

Connect…
With a community of Maritime and Acadian people whose rich friendly culture will include you.

Belong…
To a community where families are able to raise their children in a safe, close-knit environment with a reasonable cost of living.

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.

Expected Start Date: Immediately

Incentives: Recruitment incentives may be available for Medical Residents & new physicians who meet the eligibility criteria and are conditional to the acceptance of an employment offer and are subject to Department of Health pre-approval and annual budget allocation for each fiscal year.

TO APPLY/INFORMATION:
Applicants are invited to send their CV to Lindsay.Vaughan@HorizonNB.ca, Physician Recruitment Advisor– Saint John area, or email: workwithus@sjrhem.ca or Physiciancareers@HorizonNB.ca

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