Job Description

This is the life-changing opportunity youxe2x80x99ve been looking for.Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Pediatric Neurology Locum to join our team!Horizon Health Network, Saint John area (Region 2), is actively seeking one (1) full-time, Locum for Pediatric Neurology, with short-term and long-term locum options available. Join a Pediatric Department that believes in collaboration, teamwork, research, medical education, and excellence in clinical care. Our vibrant department currently has eight General Pediatricians, one other Pediatric Neurologist (four total in province) and four Neonatologists. The Pediatric ward is a 20-bed inpatient unit. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a level 3 medical unit caring for neonates of all gestations excluding those with requiring general or cardiac surgery services, which are referred to the IWK Health Centre in Nova Scotia. There is capacity to perform Pediatric EEG and MRI on site. Research services is a supportive and vibrant department of Horizon and accessible for clinical research support.Why you should work hereHorizon Health Network (Horizon) is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to our patients, clients, families, and communities. Horizon is a great place to work, as people are the heart of our organization, and the success of Horizon is a direct result of our employeesxe2x80x99 dedication, professionalism, and commitment.Horizon is the largest regional health authority xe2x80x93 and one of the largest employers xe2x80x93 in New Brunswick, and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to a half a million people.Horizon has an annual budget of approximately $1.2 billion and has more than 13,000 employees, 1,100 physicians and 1,300 volunteers, as well as 17 foundations, 12 auxiliaries and 8 alumnae organizations.What you will doReporting to the Pediatric Department Head and the Medical Director for the area, the Pediatric Neurology Locum collaborates with other Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered, Nurses, and other Allied Medical Staff.

• Provide ambulatory care in a clinic setting which may include traveling to rural communities for outreach clinics.
• Provide inpatient care as required and requested by the Clinical Department Head.
• Practice in a collaborative fashion as a member of an interdisciplinary team and consult with members of other health professions as appropriate.
• Participates in departmental medical education initiatives.
• Provide province wide on-call services during statutory holidays, evenings, and weekends as part of the on-call schedule and EEG interpretation and reporting.
• Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authorityxe2x80x99s mission, values, and strategic directions.
• Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network.

Hours of Work

• Hours of work are normally provided between 0800hrs xe2x80x93 1600hrs Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Service/Department Head.
• After-hours and weekend call coverage in coordination with members of the provincial call service.

Remuneration

• Locum.
• The remuneration rate for a locum would range from $273,959.40 / $140.49/hour (as a non-certified specialist, step A) to $333,075.60 / $170.81/hour (as a certified specialist, Step C). These amounts include the 10% locum benefit received in lieu of not receiving stat holidays, vacation, sick, etc. The remuneration is based on license, experience, and Medicare approval.
• On call remuneration is Fee-For-Service which is a direct compensation between the physician and Medicare New Brunswick.

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school and postgraduate studies (residency) in the field of Pediatric Medicine.
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Pediatric Neurology, or equivalent.
• Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Proficiency in English is required. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset.
• 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 assigned duties.

Expected Start Date

• As soon as possible.

About the FacilityHorizonxe2x80x99s Saint John Regional Hospital is the largest tertiary care hospital in New Brunswick and is the primary health care referral centre for this area and to all New Brunswickers for major trauma and cardiac care.The New Brunswick Trauma Program, New Brunswick Heart Centre, and the New Brunswick Stem Cell Transplant Centre are located within the hospital, as are Radiation Oncology and Nephrology services. This site offers autologous stem cell therapy and a stem cell processing laboratory.The Saint John Regional Hospital also serves as the centre for Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswickxe2x80x99s distributed medical education program. The hospital services a catchment population of 170,000 people.About the CommunityImaginexe2x80xa6A playground in Atlantic Canada surrounded by fresh waterways on one side and the ocean on the other.Connectxe2x80xa6With a community of Maritime and Acadian people whose rich friendly culture will include you.Belongxe2x80xa6To 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 harbor 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.Interested? Apply Today!To learn more, visitAbout Horizonxe2x80x99s Recruitment ProcessWe thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.Horizonxe2x80x99s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizonxe2x80x99s hiring purposes.Diversity StatementHorizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

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