Family Physician - Canso

Nova Scotia Health and IWK HealthTickle Road, NS
$365,000Onsite

About The Position

The community of Canso has an opportunity for one full-time physician. There is opportunity to engage in research and/or teaching positions with Dalhousie University, if that is of interest. The local community hospital, Eastern Memorial Hospital, serves the population in the eastern portion of Guysborough County. The nearest regional hospital, St. Martha's Regional Hospital, is approximately 130 kilometres from Canso. The compensation model for the position is an alternate payment plan (APP). The family practice office is community owned and staffed with administrative support.

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)

Nice To Haves

  • Opportunity to engage in research and/or teaching positions with Dalhousie University.

Responsibilities

  • Duties include full scope of practice as a family physician providing care to patients within the eastern zone and participating in call.
  • The physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head of Family Practice for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice, and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

Benefits

  • Relocation Program
  • Site Visit Program
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