Description

Horizon Health Network is seeking a Cardiac Surgeon to join our collegial and collaborative team at the  New Brunswick Heart Center (NBHC) in beautiful Saint John, New Brunswick. This role is being offered as a locum opportunity.

The successful candidate will join five cardiac surgeons supported by seven Nurse Associates in a collaborative Heart Team offering advanced programs such as TAVI, MitraClip, Lead Extraction, and cardiogenic shock management.

Why you should work here

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 picturesque Bay of Fundy, Saint John is a vibrant, historic port city known for its welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and stunning natural surroundings. As Canada’s oldest incorporated city, Saint John offers a unique blend of urban amenities and coastal charm — from thriving arts, dining, and cultural scenes to easy access to outdoor activities.

With a growing population and a strong sense of community, Saint John provides an excellent environment for both professionals and families. The city features reputable schools, affordable housing, and minimal commute times, making for an outstanding work-life balance. Convenient access to regional airports and proximity to larger urban centres ensure easy travel within Atlantic Canada and beyond.

Incentives & Remuneration

A nationally competitive Academic Funding Plan compensates New Brunswick Heart Centre cardiac surgeons for clinical excellence, medical education, and administration. The successful applicant will be compensated for their clinical work and general contribution to the department.

Successful applicants may be eligible to receive the following:

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

What you will do

These responsibilities are commensurate with providing cardiac surgery care for the province of New Brunswick.  Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network:

• Patient care is shared equally among the other cardiac surgeons
• Daily inpatient rounds
• Operating sessions as assigned by the Division of Cardiac Surgery
• In-patient consultations
• Hospital-based clinics
• Involvement in resident and medical student teaching
• Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values and strategic directions.

Who you are

• A medical degree is required.
• Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada in Cardiac Surgery.  
• Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Proficiency in English is required.  Bilingual skills would be considered an asset.
• In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Good attendance and work record.
• Subspecialty training in structural heart intervention and/or minimally invasive valve surgery is an asset. The NBHC is the sole tertiary cardiac care centre for New Brunswick and also serves Prince Edward Island, performing approximately 1,000 cardiac surgeries annually across the full spectrum of care.

Interested? Apply Today!

If you have questions, please email physiciancareers@horizonnb.ca with the subject “Application for Cardiac Surgery, Saint John”. 

Applicants are invited to apply via physiciancareers@horizonnb.ca and should submit an introduction letter, along with their curriculum vitae and three recent clinical references to Dr. Christopher White (christopher.white@horizonnb.ca)  Clinical Head of Cardiac Surgery.

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