Microbiologist - Kentville
About The Position
The Division of Microbiology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Valley Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Microbiologist to fill a 0.25 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE). Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested individuals should apply with a cover letter, formal curriculum vitae, a statement of background experience and career goals, along with three references. The successful candidate will work alongside our team of Pathologists to provide oversight of microbiology related testing for the Western Zone.
Requirements
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
- Certification in Medical Microbiology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or equivalent
- Must have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team
Responsibilities
- Provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care
- Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities
- Provide medical oversight of diagnostic testing within the section
- Develop/evaluate/validate new test methodologies
- Communicate with end-users regarding test interpretation and utilization
- Teach medical students and residents rotating through the laboratory
- Represent Western Zone at microbiology related provincial meetings
- Report to the Zone Pathology Department Head and Division Head of Medical Microbiology QEII for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice on a quarterly basis
Benefits
- health and dental
- EMR grants
- funded locum coverage
- CME funding
- parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
