Emergency Department Physician

Fundashon Mariadal is not just any healthcare organization, but a vibrant and dynamic healthcare organization on beautiful Bonaire! In this unique mix of Caribbean and Dutch influences, we strive for nothing less than top quality in care and service at a European Dutch level. With more than 650 dedicated professionals, we offer a wide range of healthcare services, from inpatient to outpatient, from ambulatory care to care at home. Our employees are the backbone of medical care on the island, and we are always looking for new talent to strengthen our team!

What you will do

As an Emergency Department Physician (ANIOS, resident not in training), you provide acute medical care to patients who come to the Emergency Department. In addition, you provide optimal care to patients within the hospital.
Situation: You are deployed to provide immediate care to patients in the Emergency Department, with the support of all specialists. In this role, you are the connecting link between specialists, general practitioners and patients, in a 24-hour shift schedule. Under the guidance of Dutch specialists, you receive bedside teaching and direct supervision, so you can further develop your clinical knowledge and skills. Your tasks include:

• Determining medical urgency together with the team of emergency nurses, starting the necessary treatment and taking measures where needed to stabilize or improve the patient's condition; performing medical technical procedures in acute situations.
• Taking medical histories, performing physical examinations and assessing the need to involve other disciplines and/or request additional tests.
• Making a diagnosis and determining the treatment plan under the supervision of a medical specialist.
• Determining medical urgency, starting the necessary treatment and taking measures where needed to stabilize or improve the patient's condition; performing medical technical procedures in acute situations.
• Performing minor surgical and trauma treatments under the supervision of a medical specialist.
• Informing patients and their loved ones about diagnosis and treatment.
• Referring patients for further treatment or deciding on admission; ensuring the medical handover to the medical specialist concerned upon admission.

What you bring

We are looking for a driven physician with the following qualities:

• An eager to learn, enthusiastic and flexible physician (BIG registered).
• Excellent collaboration skills and strong communication skills in diverse teams.
• Eagerness and curiosity to immerse yourself in the local culture and the Papiamentu language.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience, preferably including shifts in an Emergency Department and experience with ABCDE unstable patients.
• A completed ABCDE course (preferably ATLS) or the willingness to obtain it.
• A high degree of independence, with the ability to make quick and appropriate decisions in complex situations.

What we offer you

In the position of Emergency Department Physician (ANIOS), you receive a salary within Job Group 60, ranging from $4,201.00 to $6,237.00 gross per month for a 40-hour work week. In addition to your salary, you receive additional benefits, such as a pension plan, a 13th month, vacation allowance and 25 vacation days per year based on full-time employment.

If you come from outside Bonaire, we offer you a relocation package. This includes a contribution to moving costs, tickets for you and your family if applicable, and housing for the first two months. In addition, FM offers a Papiamentu course so you can quickly become familiar with the local language.

We also ask of you

• Hepatitis B (proof of vaccination and titer test);
• MRSA culture (if you have been admitted to or worked in a healthcare facility outside the BES islands and the Netherlands in the past 2 months; this must be taken 2 weeks before departure);
• Certificate of Conduct (VOG) (not older than 2 months);
• BIG registration;
• A medical examination for admission to the pension fund.