OB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Anesthesia Department Head and the Medical Director for the area, the anesthesiologist cares for patients before, during and after surgery, labour and delivery, and certain procedures. The anesthesiologist possesses unique skills and knowledge needed to support and, in certain appropriate situations, direct the delivery of care, such as resuscitation, intensive care medicine, palliative care and pain medicine. 

Depending on the type of practice defined by their department, the anesthesiologist primarily plays a consulting role for other physicians.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree from a recognized medical school and residency granting a licence in anesthesia;
• A recognized medical school is a school that meets the following criterion;
• 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;
• Specialist credential recognized by 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;
• Ability to remain calm;
• Organizational skills;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to set priorities;
• Patient service mindset;
• Sound judgment;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Interest in increasing personal knowledge;
• Sense of responsibility;

• Ability to communicate with colleagues, patients and their families 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 Vitalité Health Network’s professional ethical principles, management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network;

• Ability to communicate with colleagues, patients 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 ethical principles, to the Network’s management philosophy and to organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network.