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 familypracticestyle medical services to students at UNB and St. Thomas University. The SHC consists of physicians, a nurse practitioner, a registered dietitian, registered nurses, and medical administrative assistants. The Student Health Centre provides appointments yearround, 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 endeavors. Opportunity Location: Fredericton, NB Type: Healthcare, Experienced, Fulltime Competition Number: #166-25.26 Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Life Insurance Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Closing Date: March 31st, at 4:00 PM Job Details Parttime | Continuing | Fredericton | OnCampus Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 18.75 hours per week Additional Working Conditions Position will have a fixed schedule operating within the clinic''s regular hours of operation. See standard work hours. Fast paced environment dealing with a range of urgent situations involving patients. Salary Range: per NBMS/DH Medical Pay Plan YOUR FOCUS Reporting to the 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. Responsibilities Assess each individual patient as they present with either isolated medical, emotional or situational problems or longterm 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 specialist 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 universityaged 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Physician