Family Medicine - Family Physician Clinician Scientist & Practitioner - Cape Breton Medical Campus

Nova Scotia Healthcare System•Sydney, NS

43d•CA$375,000 - CA$400,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC) and the Rising Tide Collaborative Health Home are seeking Family Physician Clinician Scientist-Practitioners. This role involves developing and sustaining an impactful research program aligned with the CBMC Research Mandate, focusing on family medicine and rural health. The position also includes practicing as a Family Medicine Practitioner in the clinic, contributing to the education of residents and students through preceptorship, mentorship, and role modeling. Collaboration with CBU, Dalhousie University, and Nova Scotia Health colleagues is expected to advance research initiatives. The successful candidate will foster a culture of research excellence, secure funding, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and pursue academic career development opportunities. This role is part of Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, contributing to innovative and compassionate care.

Requirements

Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Eligible for appointment to the Active Staff, NSH, Eastern Zone

Nice To Haves

MSc/MA or PhD in a related health research discipline preferred

Responsibilities

Contribute to the education of residents and students through preceptorship, mentorship, and role modeling in a supportive clinical learning environment working with other family physicians, medical learners, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver quality, coordinated care.
Be well supported through the CBU Office of Research and Graduate Studies throughout the appointment, with support for grant development, trainee supervision, research compliance, and program growth.
Hold academic appointments at both Cape Breton University (CBU) and Dalhousie University through the Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC), contributing to a collaborative, distributed model of medical education and research.
Report to the Senior Associate Dean at the CBMC.
Work collaboratively with the Associate Vice President Research & Innovation at Cape Breton University (CBU) to support the growth of health research that will benefit both the CBMC and Cape Breton University (CBU).
Work collaboratively with the Head of the Department of Family Medicine, Dalhousie University.