Ophtalmologist

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application. 

ZONE: Zone 5 - Restigouche

FACILITY: Campbellton Regional Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Ophtalmology

CLASSIFICATION: Ophtalmologist

STATUS: Permanent full-time

FTE: 1.0

ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible

HOURS OF WORK:

According to the agreement determined by the Service/Department Head
After-hours and weekend calls are shared among all members of the Department.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Campbellton Regional Hospital in Campbellton , New Brunswick is recruiting a full-time Ophthalmologist.   The successful applicant will diagnose and treat diseases and disorders, prescribe medication and treatment, perform surgical procedures and act as a consultant to other physicians.  He or she will need to have extensive Ophthalmology experience and manage a wide range of medical health conditions. The candidate is expected to participate in the teaching of students and residents in medicine.

This is professional medical work performed by certified specialists (those with a specialty certification as recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NB). Duties are performed with considerable clinical independence in the diagnosis, care and treatment of medical disorders within the scope of the specialty in which they are practicing. Work is performed with independent judgment, but findings and observations may be subject to supervision and assessment by the physician’s Clinical (Program) Department Head / Chief of Service / Program Director in which the physicians works. Review of work may also be supervised by the local and regional Chiefs of Staff and the zone’s Medical Director for the Regional Health Authority (RHA). The physician works within the accordance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have his certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification (FRCPC);
• Diploma from an approved school of medicine supplemented by post-graduate study in the area of specialization (Ophthalmology);
  
• Eligible for a licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New-Brunswick;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethical principles, the Network’s management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.

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 of Campbellton's website.
   
   

• 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.