RSC’s Role
The Western New Brunswick Health team is responsible for facilitating inter-municipal cooperation on health access, primary care gaps, and community wellness initiatives in partnership with health authorities and stakeholders at the local, regional, and provincial levels.
Healthcare News
Keep up with the latest healthcare news, announcements, media releases, and other important information from across the region.
ACCESSING CARE
Find a family doctor
Looking for a family doctor? Getting connected starts with the NB Health Link Patient Registry. Signing up is quick and easy, and once you’re registered, you’ll be added to the list of New Brunswickers looking for a primary care provider. It’s a simple first step toward finding a family doctor who’s right for you
Healthcare map
Finding your way around healthcare in Western New Brunswick is easy. Use the map to explore hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, walk-in and diversion clinics, and other healthcare services throughout the region.
Healthcare resources
Not every healthcare need fits into one category. Understanding the type of care, you require can help you navigate the healthcare system more efficiently and connect with the appropriate provider or resource. When you’re ready, there are a variety of healthcare resources available to help you find the care that best meets your needs.
Connect with a healthcare provider online for non-urgent care. It's great for prescription renewals or for ordering and viewing laboratory test results, without needing an in-person visit.
Free, confidential mental health support for young people, available 24/7 by phone, text or online chat, along with articles and resources on the Kids Help Phone website.
Call New Brunswick's Addiction and Mental Health Helpline at 1-866-355-5550 for free, confidential support and information. The helpline is there for anyone dealing with addiction or mental health concerns, including family members and friends.
MOVING & PRACTISING HERE
What does life in Western New Brunswick look like?
Practicing medicine in Western New Brunswick means more than building a career — it means becoming part of a community. Here, rural practice offers meaningful opportunities to make a lasting difference, build strong relationships with patients, and work alongside a collaborative healthcare team.
With diverse practice opportunities, a supportive professional environment, and communities where your work can have a visible impact, you can find a practice that fits your goals and interests. And when the workday is done, life offers plenty of room to breathe. Enjoy shorter commutes, affordable living, family-friendly communities, and easy access to the outdoors — from rivers and forests to trails, lakes, and four-season recreation.
Come practice with purpose. Live with room to grow. Discover Western New Brunswick.
Healthcare Careers
Western New Brunswick offers opportunities for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals, and other healthcare professionals looking to build a meaningful career in a welcoming rural community. Whether you’re beginning your career, looking for a new opportunity, or ready for a change of pace, there may be a place for you here.
WorkingNB is New Brunswick's provincial employment service and a first point of contact for anyone looking to build a career in the province. Its employment counsellors help with career decisions, training and skills development, and job searches, with dedicated programs for newcomers. With offices in each of WorkingNB's five regions, it's a helpful starting point for healthcare professionals exploring opportunities in Western New Brunswick.
Medavie Health Services New Brunswick (formerly NB EMS) manages Ambulance New Brunswick, the Extra-Mural Program and NB Health Link, delivering coordinated primary and home-based health care across the province. As part of Medavie, one of Canada's largest providers of emergency medical services, it offers careers for paramedics, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff who want to make a positive difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.
Horizon Health Network is a leading healthcare partner in New Brunswick, providing a wide range of health services to communities across the province. With dedicated teams, diverse career opportunities, and a commitment to innovation and quality care, Horizon offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a difference in the communities they serve.
Your Visit Starts Here
Come experience Western New Brunswick for yourself. We’d be happy to welcome you and help you discover what makes the region a great place to live and work
We can help make your visit informative, personal, and tailored to your needs, including:
- Healthcare facility tours
- Community tours
- School visits
- Daycare information
- Realtor connections
- Employment information for spouses/partners
- Recreation and lifestyle experiences
Your Life Beyond the Hospital
Healthcare professionals aren't only choosing a job.
They're choosing:
- A community.
- A home.
- A lifestyle.
- A future.
Moving to a new community is a big step, and finding the right place to live is part of making it feel like home. Whether you're looking for a rental while you get settled or you're ready to put down permanent roots, we'll do our best to help you find an option that fits your needs and stage of life.
We have connections with local realtors, landlords, property managers, and community contacts who can help you explore what's available. From apartments and rental homes to properties ready for a new owner, we'll help point you in the right direction and make the search a little easier
You can have confidence that your kids will be well cared for in the area whether they are attending childcare facilities or are enrolled into the public school system. Alternative school options like homeschooling or the knowlesville art & nature school are some of the alternatives you could have.
Build a life where your family has room to grow. Western New Brunswick offers welcoming communities, opportunities to connect with faith and culture, and activities for every age and interest. Whether your kids are lacing up for hockey, trying gymnastics for the first time, or discovering the outdoors, there are plenty of ways to get involved and become part of the community.
There are many ways to discover what’s happening and to get to know your future community. Explore our Living Local Map to find recreation amenities, community halls, and much more. Each municipality also has its own website, with local information and resources to help you get settled, involved, and feel at home. Find Tourism information for the region and municipality owned sites here: West NB Tourism.
The Multicultural Association of Carleton County supports newcomers and families as they settle, connect, and build community in the region. Through resources, programs, and community connections, the association helps make Western New Brunswick a welcoming place to live, work, and belong.