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Horizon Health Network is seeking an Anesthesiologist to join our collaborative teams in beautiful Saint John, New Brunswick! This is a locum opportunity.

Join our growing department of 22 Anesthesiologists from many different backgrounds and cultures. Work in our Operating room suite as a team providing modern healthcare to our population including robotic surgery and a soon to be open state of the art hybrid suite. Elective, Obstetric and emergency cover duties are shared and range from acute multi trauma to routine minor surgery day case lists.

Why you should work here

Horizon Health Network is the largest health authority in the region, employing dedicated professionals focused on delivering high-quality care. Our employees collaborate with community partners to provide accessible health programs and services to over half a million people through our 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities and clinics.

Whether you’re a lifelong New Brunswicker or new to Eastern Canada, the Saint John area is a great place to live. Located on the Fundy Coast in Southern New Brunswick, it offers extensive hiking trails, beautiful coastlines, and welcoming communities including Saint John, Rothesay, and Quispamsis. Residents enjoy a strong academic environment and the unique opportunity to practice both urban and rural emergency medicine across three sites.

The region features a wide range of affordable housing options, from heritage homes to executive properties, in the city and the nearby Kennebecasis Valley. Saint John, Canada’s oldest incorporated city, boasts a vibrant harbor, historic charm, and cultural amenities such as the country’s oldest museum and farmers’ market. Families benefit from excellent employment, education, and recreational opportunities, with nearby destinations like St. Stephen, Sussex, and Grand Manan offering easy escapes.

Incentives & Remuneration

The remuneration for this opportunity is billed Fee-For-Service, which is a direct compensation between the physician and Medicare New Brunswick, with additional guaranteed daily and post-call stipend of $744 CAD.

Locum coverage includes:

• Daily per diem of up to $300.00/day (inc. taxes) if accommodations are needed.
• Daily per diem of up to $100.00/day (inc. taxes) if accommodations are NOT needed.
• $50.00/ Day meal allowance
• Round trip travel: $0.58/km OR Economy round trip airfare.

What you will do

The following outlines the basic responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network:

• Provide consultations for inpatients, outpatients, ER, obstetric, CCU, and surgical patients, including pre-surgical and pre-anesthetic assessments.
• Deliver anesthesia, acute, and chronic pain services where skills and experience allow.
• Offer telephone consultations to colleagues as needed.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, nurses, and peers.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in committees.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on patient care and education.
• Adhere to evidence-based practices to ensure high standards of care.
• Participate in departmental on-call coverage.
• Support the mission, values, and strategic goals of the Health Authority.
• Perform other duties as assigned by departmental or hospital leadership.

Who you are

• A medical degree is required.
• Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Anesthesiology
• Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Candidates must be eligible for an academic appointment from Dalhousie University.
• Proficiency in English is required. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset.
• In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Good attendance and work record.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.

Interested? Apply Today!

If you have questions and/or to apply, please email physiciancareers@horizonnb.ca with the subject “Application for Anesthesiology Locum, Saint John”.