Family Medicine - Canning

Nova Scotia Healthcare System•Canning, NS

66d•CA$375,000 - CA$400,000•Onsite

About The Position

Canning Medical Clinic is a welcoming family medicine practice seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team and offering an excellent opportunity within a supportive community setting. The clinic features two fully equipped exam rooms and operates as an NSH turnkey practice, providing a physician with a streamlined transition and reduced administrative burden. The practice is supported by a dedicated Family Practice Nurse (80%) who assists with patient care and chronic disease management, helping to foster a collaborative team environment. The clinic uses a shared MedAccess EMR, allowing for efficient workflow, documentation, and continuity of patient care. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Requirements

All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
All applicants must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Responsibilities

ensure the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
be accountable for appropriate workload and practice
continuum of patient care with health care providers within your practice and/or community
provide care and coordination of community-based care, secondary and tertiary level heath care
build to capacity within the first two years
operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority
work toward same day or next day access for the practice population
work in collaboration with other team members in the practice to best suit the community’s health needs
work with other providers to provide after-hours access and emergency coverage when required
participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities
utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members