Physician

University of New Brunswick; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Brunswick seeks a Physician to provide primary health care to its students. This role involves assessing various medical issues, offering health education, and collaborating with health professionals. Benefits include a full pension and additional vacation time. UNB is committed to equity and diversity in the hiring process.

Benefits

Full pension

A minimum of three weeks of vacation annually

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Dental, life, and health insurance

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed General Practitioner in New Brunswick.
• Membership in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick required.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary health care for students at UNB and St. Thomas University.
• Assesses and treats a variety of physical and mental health concerns.
• Counsels on health education topics and collaborates with other health professionals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team dynamics

Education

Membership in New Brunswick Medical Society

Licensed General Practitioner

Job description

Closing Date : March 25, 2025 at 4 : 00 PM

STUDENT HEALTH CENTRE

The Student Health Centre (SHC) falls within the Health and Wellness Division of Student Affairs and Services and offers a full range of family-practice-style medical services to students at UNB and St. Thomas University. The Health Centre consists of physicians, a nurse practitioner, a registered dietitian, registered nurses, medical administrative assistants and Clinic Director. The Student Health Centre provides appointments year-round, team consultations, and provides support to the university and its members through preventative health education, community vaccination clinics (often in association with the Nursing Faculty), programming in alignment with the Department of Health and Public Health as directives are received, and a variety of other health & wellness endeavours.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton| On-Campus

Standard Work Hours : Mon - Fri | 8 : 15 am - 4 : 30 pm | 37.5 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions :

• Fast paced environment dealing with a range of urgent situations involving patients.

Salary Range : per NBMS rates

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to Director of Student Health and Clinical Chief, the Physician provides primary health care for students of both UNB and St. Thomas University. This includes a wide variety of physical, emotional and situational problems which present either urgently or electively.

• Assess each individual patient as they present with either isolated medical, emotional or situational problems or long-term medical illnesses or disabilities. The scope and variety of patients and their health concerns are extensive and may include respiratory tract infections; chronic illnesses such as diabetes and asthma; chronic and acute psychiatric illnesses; injuries and sport related illnesses; sexuality, sexually transmitted infections and birth control counselling; school related stress disorders and anxiety; mental health.
• Refer to other health related professionals including physiotherapists, medical specialists and dietitians either urgently or electively as determined by the physician.
• Counsel on health education and patient choices for topics such as smoking cessation, nutrition, safe sex practices and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Collaborate or provide consultation to the Nurse Practitioner when the diagnosis and / or treatment plan is unclear or is not within the NP scope of practice.
• Consult or collaborate regarding the outreach immunization program and allergy injections provided by a nurse and nurse practitioner.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Membership or eligibility for membership in New Brunswick Medical Society, College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick and Department of Family Practice.
• General Practitioner licensed to practise medicine in New Brunswick.

Additional Strengths

• An interest in the traditional university-aged student is a must.
• An interest in the fields of sexual and mental health.
• Experience with young adults would be an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute positively to team dynamics.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)

This position is part of the non-union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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