Family Medicine Physician - New Brunswick Canada

Horizon Health Network; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional health authority in New Brunswick is seeking physicians to deliver full-scope personalized care. This role involves working in a collaborative team, managing patient care, and engaging in community health initiatives. Ideal candidates must hold a valid medical license in New Brunswick and possess excellent communication skills. Opportunities available for both permanent and locum positions.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid license to practice medicine in New Brunswick.
• Be a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Carry CMPA malpractice insurance appropriate to your scope of practice.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance and reliability.
• Be physically able to perform the required duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized, full-scope care to individuals and families.
• Manage a mix of scheduled and same-day patients.
• Work with a skilled interdisciplinary team for patient-first care.
• Prescribe treatments and provide home visits.
• Engage in health promotion and learning initiatives.
• Mentor medical learners and nurse practitioners.
• Provide community support through after-hours coverage.
• Participate in team planning and quality improvement.
• Align with Horizon’s mission, vision, and values.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Valid license to practice medicine in New Brunswick

Member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick

Tools

CMPA malpractice insurance

Job description

CANADA IS CALLING!! What’s the BEST that could happen? Choose a health care career in New Brunswick, Canada and discover more – More adventure. More community. More collaboration. More ocean. More time for what matters most.

What’s It Like to Work in New Brunswick, Canada? Life in New Brunswick is defined by balance—between meaningful work and time to enjoy what matters most. With its picturesque coastlines, charming communities, and easy access to outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, kayaking, and skiing, New Brunswick offers an unmatched lifestyle for those who value nature, space, and a slower pace of life. Affordable housing, short commutes, and a strong sense of community make it an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. Whether you're in a rural town or a vibrant city, you'll find that New Brunswick blends natural beauty with a welcoming, down-to-earth atmosphere.

Professionally, physicians in New Brunswick are supported by Horizon Health Network, the largest regional health authority in the province and the second largest in Atlantic Canada. Horizon serves over half a million residents and is home to more than 13,000 employees and 1,100 physicians. At Horizon, care is delivered through innovative, team‑based models that connect physicians with interdisciplinary teams of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, and other allied health professionals. This collaborative approach enhances patient care and fosters a supportive, collegial environment where physicians can thrive.

Come for the opportunity—stay for the lifestyle.

Job Duties

• Deliver personalized, full-scope care to individuals and families of all ages, building lasting relationships that make a real difference.
• Manage a dynamic mix of scheduled and same-day patients, using your clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and follow up with compassion and confidence.
• Work hand-in-hand with a skilled interdisciplinary team to offer coordinated, patient-first care that supports the whole person.
• Prescribe treatments, make referrals, and even provide home visits—bringing care to where it’s needed most.
• Lead and engage in community-based health promotion, outreach initiatives, and continuous learning grounded in evidence-based practice.
• Inspire the next generation of care providers through mentorship and teaching opportunities with medical learners and nurse practitioners.
• Support your community through after-hours coverage, including opportunities to cover local nursing homes and the Extra-Mural Program.
• Be an active voice in team-based planning, innovation, and quality improvement efforts.
• Align with Horizon’s mission, vision, and values, and help shape the future of health care in your region.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid license to practice medicine in New Brunswick.
• Be a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Carry CMPA malpractice insurance appropriate to your scope of practice.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance and reliability.
• Be physically able to perform the required duties.

Note for U.S. Physicians: Licensing in New Brunswick is a straightforward process for physicians who are American Board Certified.

Both Permanent and Locum opportunities across the province are available.

Apply today!

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