Psychiatrist

NOTE : Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Department Head of Psychiatry and the relevant medical director, the incumbent is a specialist in understanding the biological, psychological, and social factors of human experience that affect the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and recovery of mental, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorders, occurring alone or in conjunction with other medical problems.

This person is responsible for assessing and diagnosing mental disorders and treating and advocating for people with such disorders at all stages of their lives. They work with patients in emergency, urgent and non-urgent situations. The psychiatrist’s activities are rooted in the physician-patient relationship and they take place in various settings and with culturally diverse communities.

Psychiatric assessment aims to prevent and treat mental, emotional, cognitive and behavioural disorders and foster the recovery of people who suffer from them.

The incumbent is also required to participate in research activities in their field of practice. They will take an active part in teaching activities in their department, in close collaboration with the Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick.

REQUIREMENTS:

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 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.

• 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 with the New Brunswick Medical Society;
• Privileges with Vitalité Health Network;
• Registration with New Brunswick Medicare;
• One to three years’ experience will be considered an asset;
• Any other combination of training and experience deemed relevant and equivalent could be considered;
• Ability to remain calm;
• Organizational skills;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to set priorities;
• Patient service mindset;
• Tact, adaptability;
• Sound judgment;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Initiative, creativity, sense of responsibility;
• Interest in increasing personal knowledge;
• Ability to communicate with colleagues, patients, families and visitors with tact and courtesy;
• Ability to guide medical learners and to teach;
• 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 remuneration is based on a salary model with benefits.
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 website https://www.campbellton.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.