Community family physician at the Greater Moncton Family Practice Unit

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the codirector of the NB Francophone Family Medicine Training Program, Department of Family Medicine Head and the concerned Medical Director, the Community family physician engages in the teaching of family medicine residents and performs non-specialized clinical work providing medical care to patients of the Greater Moncton Family Practice Unit (FPU).

The physician's duties at the FPU include supervising, observing, and teaching family medicine residents, as well as performing medical procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of illness. He or she plays an active role in the teaching, administrative and management activities of the FPU. He or she is also called upon to work closely with various health professionals, as required.

Family physicians at the FPU are also called upon to participate in research activities in their field. Family physicians at the FPU may be called upon to play an active role in intra- and extra-hospital care..

REQUIREMENTS:

• The physician must hold a degree from a recognized medical school and a residency with a family medicine licence;
• A recognized medical school is one that meets the following criteria;

• Accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) (in the U.S.);

OR

• Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools with a Canadian rating. Must be certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) or equivalent.

• Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick;
• Active membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) or equivalent liability insurance association;
• Membership in the New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS);
• Privileges with Vitalité Health Network;
• Registration with New Brunswick Medicare;
• Hold a Clinical Teaching Professor appointment with the University of Sherbrooke's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, or be committed to pursuing the necessary steps to obtain one;

• One (1) to three (3) years' experience in medicine;
• Teaching experience will be considered an asset;
• Any other combination of training and experience deemed relevant, and equivalent may be considered;

• Ability to accompany, supervise, observe and teach family medicine residents and externs;
• Ability to maintain composure;
• Sense of organization and responsibility;
• Ability to manage time and set priorities;
• Customer service and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to adapt to change;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Initiative, judgment and creativity;
• Interest in furthering one's knowledge;
• Demonstrate attention to detail and tact;
• Ability to communicate with colleagues, customers and visitors with tact and courtesy;
• Interest in primary health care research;
• Intellectual curiosity;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform assigned work;
• Good past work record (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to the principles of professional ethics, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with Vitalité’s Health Network confidentiality rules.

NOTES:

1. The salary for this position is fee-for-service.
2. Moving expenses allowance.
3. Possibility of a recruitment incentive depending on eligibility, as determined by the Department of Health (return of service required).
4. This job is also posted on NBhealthjobs.
5. For more information about Vitalite Health Network, please visit the Network’s website.
6. For more information about the community, please visit the city's website; https://www.moncton.ca/
   
   

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.