Gastroenterologist

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Gastroenterology Division Head and the Medical Director for the area, the gastroenterologist investigates, diagnoses, and manages conditions affecting the digestive system, including the liver and pancreas. The gastroenterologist provides care to patients with a broad range of conditions affecting the digestive system.

The gastroenterologist performs consultations for patients in urgent, pressing, and non-urgent situations.  The gastroenterologist performs digestive endoscopic procedures for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and provides immediate and long-term medical management or monitoring for conditions affecting patients.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recognized certification in gastroenterology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada;
• Degree from a recognized medical school and residency granting a licence in internal medicine;
• A recognized medical school is a school that meets the following criterion:

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

OR 

• Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools with a note for Canada under the Sponsor Notes tab.
• Fellowship in gastroenterology considered an asset

• Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick;
• Active member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association or equivalent liability insurance association;
• Member of the New Brunswick Medical Society;
• Privileges with Vitalité Health Network;
• Registration with New Brunswick Medicare.
• Experience (one to three years) considered an asset.
• Any other combination of relevant and equivalent training and experience may be taken into consideration.
• Ability to remain calm;
• Organizational skills;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to set priorities;
• Patient service mindset;
• Adaptability;
• Sound judgment;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Initiative, Creativity, Tact;
• Interest in furthering own knowledge;
• Sense of responsibility;
• Ability to communicate with colleagues, patients, families and visitors with tact and courtesy;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to the professional ethics principles, management philosophy and organizational values of Vitalité Health Network;
• Compliance with Vitalité Health Network’s 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 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.