Social Pediatrics Family Physician

DEPARTMENT: General Practioners

BARGAINING UNIT: Physician

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Spoken French and English essential and written French or English

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

The social pediatrics family physician is responsible for providing social pediatrics services in the communities of Richibucto, Bouctouche and Saint-Louis-de-Kent in collaboration with the Coordinator of Community Social Pediatrics.

The community social pediatrics (CSP) family physician delivers care to children based on a holistic approach to health care, in cooperation with an interprofessional and intersectoral team. The physician works in the community with vulnerable children and families to ensure that children achieve optimal wellness and development while at the same time respecting their rights and interests. The physician focuses on the child's needs and strengths as well as those of their family and community. The physician participates in the major societal issues affecting the health and well-being of children.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree from a recognized medical school and residency granting a licence in family medicine;

A recognized medical school is a school that meets the following criterium:

• 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;
• One to three years' experience will be considered an asset;
• Any other combination of training and experience deemed relevant and equivalent could be considered;
• Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick;
• Active membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association or equivalent liability insurance association;
• Membership in the New Brunswick Medical Society;
• Privileges with Vitalité Health Network;
• Registration with New Brunswick Medicare;
• 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.

NOTES:

1. The salary for this position is salary-based. .
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 https://www.moncton.ca/
   

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• 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.