Description

Practice Thoracic Surgery in New Brunswick, Canada! The licensure process for American Board-certified physicians is a straightforward path!

Horizon Health Network is seeking 2 Thoracic Surgeons, 1 Thoracic Surgery Locum, and 1 Thoracic Surgery Clinical Assistant to be a part of our new Regional Thoracic Surgery Program at the Saint John Regional Hospital —a key component of our province-wide vision for surgical excellence grounded in national best practices. 

You’ll collaborate with a wide network including the New Brunswick Heart Centre, Trauma Services, and Medical and Radiation Oncology to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.

This new regional program will deliver care aligned with the Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons and Cancer Care Ontario’s Level 1 standards, including:

•         Multidisciplinary, high-volume surgical practice focused on lung, esophageal, and mediastinal pathology
•         Access to advanced diagnostics, interventional radiology, endoscopy, and comprehensive cancer services
•         Integration with medical oncology, radiation oncology, trauma, and pulmonary medicine
•         Emphasis on rapid access, central triage, and evidence-based perioperative care
•         Technology & Infrastructure: A robotic surgery platform is already in place, with a Hybrid OR currently in development to further enhance the delivery of complex thoracic procedures.
•         Collegial Culture: Collaborate with subspecialty teams and join an inclusive, interdisciplinary environment.

This is the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for. Join a division that believes in collaboration, teamwork, research, medical education, innovation, and excellence in clinical care.  

Why you should work here

New Brunswick offers a safe and welcoming community with a relaxed lifestyle and a true work-life balance, enriched by its diverse Indigenous, Anglophone, and Francophone heritage. 

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.

Located on the beautiful bay of Fundy, Saint John offers coastal living, vibrant arts and culinary scenes, and quick access to wilderness—all without the big-city grind. You'll also enjoy a lower cost of living and a close-knit, welcoming community.

Incentives & Remuneration

Remuneration for these positions depends on the type of opportunity. More details will be provided. Hours of work are typically between 08:00 and 16:00, Monday to Friday.

Successful applicants may be eligible to receive the following:

• Urban recruitment incentive of $50,000.00 with a 2-year return of service, may be available.
• Moving expense reimbursement is also available.

What you will do

The Physician will provide both inpatient and outpatient thoracic surgical care and share on-call duties with the Division. A typical schedule includes:

• Access to a modern MIS suite, da Vinci Xi robot, and Illumisite bronchoscopy platform.
• Collaborative care with cardiac surgery, ICU, respiratory, oncology, radiology, ENT, and plastics.
• Ongoing capital upgrades: new ICU, hybrid OR, endoscopy suite, and oncology clinic.
• Support from a full-time Thoracic Surgery Clinical Assistant.
• Office-based and ambulatory patient care, inpatient rounds, and hospital consults.
• Assigned OR time and 1-in-4 on-call coverage, including holidays and weekends.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and adherence to evidence-based standards.
• Active participation in education, research, and continuous quality improvement.
• Commitment to Horizon Health Network’s mission, values, and AFP deliverables.
• Accurate documentation and coverage planning for absences.
   

Clinical Assistants will provide surgical assistance, perioperative care, participate in first-call inpatient coverage, support emergency assessments, and work collaboratively within departmental standards and bylaws.

Academic Affiliation: The Saint John Regional Hospital is a teaching hospital and part of Horizon’s strategic plan to grow research and innovation. Members of the Division are required to be part of the medical education program partnering with Dalhousie University New Brunswick. Members are eligible for an academic appointment with Dalhousie University. 

Interested? Apply Today! 

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

Requirements

Who you are

• Proven experience in acute care settings.
• You possess a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school and postgraduate studies (residency) in the field of specialty.  
• You must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Commitment to ongoing education and research within the field of thoracic surgery.