Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Our client in the Miramichi area, is actively seeking an Anatomic Pathologist for Locum Tenens position that can transition into permanent full-time position for the right Surgical/General Pathologist. The successful candidate will join a congenial group of laboratory physicians covering a full spectrum of surgical pathology cases (mostly GI, GYN, GU, breast, and Skin).

Department of Pathology members are encouraged to be part of the teaching program affiliated with Dalhousie University Medical School postgraduate program and teaching in the undergraduate program at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick. Information regarding faculty appointments is available upon request. Physicians are also encouraged to be part of the research program.

EMPLOYER:

The hospital 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, strategic vision focuses on research, innovation and education.

JOB DUTIES:

These responsibilities are basic. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary:

Provide and/or oversee grossing and microscopic interpretations of surgical pathology cases in a timely fashion.

Provide gross and microscopic interpretations of hospital post-mortems in a timely fashion.

Provide gross and microscopic interpretations of type 1 forensic pathology in a timely fashion.

Interpret cytology specimens.

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.

Opportunity to teach residents and medical students

HOURS OF WORK:

Hours of work are normally provided between 0800hrs - 1600hrs Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Service/Department Head.

On-call services during statutory holidays, evenings and weekends as part of the on-call rota for the Department of Laboratory Medicine are required.

REMUNERATION:

Salaried

A salaried model of remuneration is provided, including benefits and source deductions. On call remuneration is provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A medical degree is required.

Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Specialist in Anatomical Pathology, or equivalent.

Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.

Exceptional Candidates (foreign graduates) will be considered for special program (supervised practice assessment) to transition to defined NB licensure.

Proficiency in English is required.

In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.

Good attendance and work record.

Physically able to perform assign duties.

EXPECTED START DATE:

As soon as possible

INCENTIVES:

Moving Expense Allowance.

20 paid vacation days/year.

10 paid education days/year.

ABOUT THE FACILITY:

The Miramichi Regional Hospital is a 161-bed hospital with a full range of primary care and specialty services. The medical staff of about 75 members includes primary care physicians, surgeons, internists, anesthetists, pediatricians, pathologists, urologists and other specialties.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

The City of Miramichi is a friendly, warm community located along the Miramichi River in northeastern New Brunswick. It offers very affordable housing and cost of living while meeting all your day-to-day needs. Most homes are within a 15-minute commute to the hospital, with family friendly, safe neighbourhoods.

Miramichi boasts excellent outdoor opportunities including boating, golfing, and world-class fishing. There are well-maintained trails for hiking, biking, ATV\'ing and snowmobiling. Many festivals are offered throughout the year and there are plenty of community and recreation programs for children and adults.

Interested candidates please contact or send CV to:

Rohini Patel
Physician Recruitment Consultant, New Brunswick Lead
CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.
647-740-5081

CanAm Physician Recruiting