Family Physician

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ZONE: Zone 4 - Northwest

FACILITY: Grand Falls General Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Family Medicine

CLASSIFICATION: Family Physician

STATUS: Permanent full-time

FTE: 1.0

ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible

JOB SUMMARY:

In addition to providing physical care to patients, the successful applicants must have an interest in developing expertise in mental health. They will be required to work in collaboration with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams.

This position involves clinical work in the provision of general medical care of patients. The work involves responsibility for performing medical care in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and may require close cooperation with various health care professionals. Work is performed with opportunity for independent judgment and action, and is reviewed by the physician's Clinical Department Head / Chief of Service / Program Director in which the physician works. Review of the work may also be supervised by the Local and Regional Chiefs of Staff and the zone's Medical Director of the Regional Health Authority (RHA). The physician works in accordance of the RHA Bylaws.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Diploma of a recognized Medical School and graduate studies in the field of family medicine;
  • College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) certification or its equivalent;
  • 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:

  • The salary for this position is fee-for-service.
  • Moving expenses allowance.
  • Possibility of a location grant depending on eligibility, as determined by the Department of Health (return of service required).
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  • For more information about Vitalite Health Network , please visit the Network's website.
  • For more information about the community, please visit the City of Grand-Falls 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.

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