General Surgeon

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Head of the Local General Surgery Division and the Medical Director for the sector, the general surgeon treats patients of all ages with various undifferentiated and often complex problems of the digestive tube, liver, pancreas, spleen, lymph nodes, breasts, adrenal glands, thyroid, abdominal wall and skin. The general surgeon is often the first point of contact for patients receiving a cancer diagnosis, irrespective of stage. The general surgeon also participates in managing patients who are in critical condition or who have traumatic lesions.

The general surgeon evaluates urgent and non-urgent clinical situations, makes diagnoses and determines treatment options. The general surgeon manages patients’ perioperative care. The surgical techniques employed in general surgery include open and minimally invasive procedures as well as upper and lower digestive endoscopies. The general surgeon also provides non-surgical treatments, particularly preventive and therapeutic interventions, as appropriate. The general surgeon directs trauma teams, performs primary and secondary patient assessments in a trauma context, and provides required surgical and non-surgical care.

The general surgeon collaborates with specialist physicians and other health professionals in delivering multidisciplinary care, in the operating room, endoscopy room, Emergency Department and inpatient and outpatient contexts.

REQUIREMENTS:

Degree from a recognized medical school and residency leading to licensure in general or cardiac surgery.

A recognized medical school is a school 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 United States);

OR

• Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools with a note for Canada;

• Experience (one to three years) considered an asset;
• Any other combination of training and experience deemed relevant and equivalent may be considered;
• 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;

• Ability to remain calm;
• Organizational skills;
• Time management skills;
• Ability to set priorities;
• Patient service mindset;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Adaptability;
• Sound judgment;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Initiative, Creativity,
• Interest in furthering one’s 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 professional ethics principles, the Network’s management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network.

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 websites; www.edmundston.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.