Job Posting
full time Oncology at Horizon Health Network - Fredericton / Upper River Valley areas
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Job ID: 18006

The Medical Oncologist will provide consultation, management and follow up services for a broad range of malignancies including lymphoma through the Regional Oncology Service of River Valley Health. The Medical Oncologist will contribute to the continuing development and medical direction of the regional cancer care program.
General activities include:

Return calls of other physicians (family physician, surgeons, out of province physicians etc)

Participate in various Oncology Service related committees and advisory board meetings, including the Regional Cancer Care Committee, Oncology Systemic Therapy Committee and Oncology

Rounds as well as appropriate provincial Oncology Service committees
Participate in continuing professional development both personally and for the members of the

Oncology Service

In the context of the provision of oncology outpatient services, the Medical Oncologist will:
Attend the Oncology Outpatient clinic
Provide treatment and follow up of oncology patients including writing chemo orders, prescriptions for other meds and supervising other physicians (clinical associates in oncology) or pharmacology staff in writing such orders
Check lab reports and other investigation results
Assist other Oncology Service staff in day to day clinical problems.
Admit patients for inpatient chemo
Consult other expert oncology physicians in difficult cases
Liaise with pharmacy on prescriptions and other issues related to chemotherapy drugs
Participate in Oncology Service outreach clinics in person and/or by Teleoncology services to the upper river valley

In the context of inpatient care, the Medical Oncologist will see inpatients in consultation and follow-up and provide directive care for cancer patients admitted to their family doctor with complications related to the care of their cancer

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 Vice President – Medical Affairs and/or the Chief of Medical Specialties

Note: These responsibilities are the basic and prime duties associated with this position; other related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of River Valley Health.
Summary
Specialty
Oncology
Province / State
New Brunswick
Employment Type
full time
Eligible
Physician
Tagline
Medical Oncologist - Fredericton, New Brunswick
Start Date
immediately, see description above, or enquire
Remuneration
Remuneration
This position is remunerated under an Alternate Funding Plan (AFP) as set out by the department and New Brunswick Medical Society.  
Billing / Overhead Split
 
Vacation / CME Leave
 
Additional Benefits
Recruitment Incentive: $50,000.00 accompanied by a 2 year return of service

Relocation Expenses of $8000.00 
Qualification Requirements
Education
Medical Degree and Continued Education in Medical Oncology
Must be a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick
Must have current malpractice insurance from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) appropriate to the category of practice 
Experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills
Good attendance and work record
Physically able to perform assigned duties 
Certifications
Certification in medical oncology
Must hold a valid license to practice medicine in the Province of New Brunswick 
Institution / Community Information
Institution Name
Horizon Health Network - Fredericton / Upper River Valley areas 
Street Address 1
700 Priestman Street, PO Box 9000 
Street Address 2
 
City / Town
Fredericton 
Country
Canada 
Postal / Zip Code
E3B 5N5 
 
Institution Description
The Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital is located in the City of Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick.

The Chalmers 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 closed intensive care unit, the Chalmers Hospital serves a catchment population of approximately 166,000.

The Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital provides undergraduate and graduate education experience for approximately 20 health disciplines and is a certified partner of the Dalhousie University Family Medicine program, the University of New Brunswick nursing program, and offers the only Clinical Pastoral Education internship program and certification in New Brunswick.

 
Institution Size (Beds)
151+ 
Institution Website
 
Community Description
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.
 
Community Size
51-500k 
Community Website
   
 
Geographic location may be approximate
Contact for Applicants
Contact Name
Ms. Molly Pevlin 
Phone
(506) 259-7542 
Fax
(506) 452-5500 
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Published on 2024-12-11
Edited on 2024-12-11