Date: July 2018
POSITION:
Family physician
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Edmundston Regional Hospital located at the borders of Quebec and the United States, in New Brunswick, is recruiting some full-time Family Medicine physicians. The incumbent of this position provides care and medical services to patients, families and population served by the institution according to the needs and priorities established in partnership with the community. He or she participates in the program of the hospitalists of the Edmunsdton Regional Hospital.
This position involves clinical work in the provision of general medical care of patients. The work involves responsibility for performing medical care in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and may require close cooperation with various health care professionals. Work is performed with opportunity for independent judgment and action, and is reviewed by the physician’s Clinical Department Head / Chief of Service / Program Director in which the physician works. Review of the work may also be supervised by the Local and Regional Chiefs of Staff and the zone’s Medical Director of the Regional Health Authority (RHA). The physician works in accordance of the RHA Bylaws.
Overview of Vitalité Health Network – Vitalité Health Network is one of the two regional health authorities in New Brunswick. The Network is the only Francophone managed organization of its kind in the country and provides services in nearly 70 sites and points of service throughout four health zones, covering all of the northern region and part of the southeastern region of the province. Care and services are provided in the official language chosen by the patient and are available at home, in the community, or in a facility, according to needs. Services include disease prevention and health promotion, rehabilitation, home care and palliative care. Additional services provided by hospital facilities include public health, addiction, and veterans' centres. The Network is also active in the training and research fields, which helps to keep the staff’s skills up to date and plan for succession. For more information, visit our website (www.vitalitenb.ca).
REMUNERATION:
Fees for services
QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
- LMCC
- Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick
- Knowledge of spoken and written French and English
EXPECTED START DATE:
As soon as possible
INCENTIVES:
Possibility of a location grant depending on eligibility, as determined by the Department of Health (return of service required)
Moving expense allowance