Location:

Region 2 - Saint John and the Fundy Shore
Community: Saint John
Facility: Saint John Regional Hospital

Position Description:

Horizon Health is seeking an exceptional candidate for a one-year Complex Spine and General

Neurosurgery Fellowship with our Neurosurgery team in Saint John, New Brunswick!



This advanced clinical training program is designed for physicians seeking to develop independent expertise in spine surgery and general neurosurgery within a high‑volume, academically focused environment. The fellowship provides comprehensive exposure to complex spinal procedures, cranial neurosurgery, ambulatory neurosurgical care, and urgent or emergent neurosurgical management. Fellows will work closely with both neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons, gaining progressive responsibility across the operating room, clinic, and inpatient settings.

Employer:

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to our patients, clients, families and communities. Horizon is a great place to work, as people are the heart of our organization, and the success of Horizon is a direct result of our employees’ dedication, professionalism, and commitment.

Horizon is the largest regional health authority – and one of the largest employers – in New Brunswick, and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to a half a million people.

Horizon has an annual budget of approximately $1.2 billion and has more than 13,000 employees, 1,100 physicians and 1,300 volunteers, as well as 17 foundations, 12 auxiliaries and 8 alumnae organizations.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Job Duties:

What you will do

The fellowship is designed to ensure the successful candidate will:

• Develop advanced operative skills in cranial and spinal neurosurgery.
• Independently assess and manage common neurosurgical and spine conditions in ambulatory settings.
• Manage pre‑ and postoperative inpatient care, including identifying and treating complications.
• Provide supervised first‑call coverage and triage urgent neurosurgical referrals.
• Participate in research, with a manuscript submission or conference presentation.
• Strengthen leadership, teaching, and communication skills for academic or clinical practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in elective neurosurgical OR cases, progressing to primary surgeon as skills develop.
• Participating in ambulatory clinics, including supervised independent clinics.
• Providing first‑call coverage (maximum 1 in 4) under attending supervision.
• Rounding on inpatients and managing postoperative issues.
• Engaging in departmental research and teaching activities.

Hours of Work:

N/A

Remuneration:

Salaried

The successful applicant will be compensated for their fellowship with a base salary of $80,000 annually, paid monthly. Additional income is available through after‑hours OR assistance billing.

The following additional funding is available:

• Conference funding available:
• Up to $2,000 for attendance
• Up to $5,000 for presenting research (poster, abstract, or platform)

Evaluation & Certification:

• Quarterly evaluations by the divisional head of teaching, with input from faculty and allied health professionals.
•  Oversight and support from the local teaching committee.
• Successful completion results in a Certificate of Completion from the Horizon Health Neurosurgery Fellowship Program.

Qualifications:

• Meet eligibility requirements for a clinical fellow under bylaw C.3.7.1.
• Hold licensure with the New Brunswick College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Maintain malpractice coverage through the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
• Receive approval from the Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Physician Lead for the Surgery Program, and Regional Medical Education Director.

Fellowship Structure

• Work with 4–6 neurosurgeons for 9 months and 2–3 orthopedic spine surgeons for 3 months.
• Typical workday ends at 18:00; average hours will be limited with regard to patient care and educational needs.
• No more than 90 hours/week or 360 hours/28 days.
•  On‑call duties at a 1-in-4 frequency; post‑call days provided when required past midnight.
• 20 vacation days, statutory holidays, and lieu days for on‑call statutory holidays.
• 5 conference days, plus additional leave for sick time (up to 10 days) and bereavement (up to 10 days).
• Up to 90 days unpaid parental leave, with possible fellowship extension.

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

None

Other Requirements:

About the Facility:

Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital is the largest tertiary care hospital in New Brunswick and is the primary health care referral centre for this area and to all New Brunswickers for major trauma and cardiac care.

The New Brunswick Trauma Program, New Brunswick Heart Centre, and the New Brunswick Stem Cell Transplant Centre are located within the hospital, as are Radiation Oncology and Nephrology services. This site offers autologous stem cell therapy and a stem cell processing laboratory.

The Saint John Regional Hospital also serves as the centre for Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick’s distributed medical education program. The hospital services a catchment population of 170,000 people.

About the Community:

The Saint John area offers you a broad range of affordable housing options, from heritage properties to executive homes within the city and in nearby Kennebecasis Valley. Saint John, a booming harbour city is Canada's oldest incorporated city (1785) and home to the country's oldest museum and farmers' market. For spouses and families, there are excellent employment and educational prospects. The nearby towns and villages, such as St. Stephen, Sussex, and Grand Manan, provide a diverse selection of recreational and sport activities that appeal to all age groups.

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