Psychiatry - Sydney

Nova Scotia Healthcare System•Sydney, NS

74d•CA$236•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, in Sydney, Nova Scotia is seeking psychiatrists to provide care to Cape Breton Regional Municipality. The successful candidate will join a cohesive team with established members from diverse backgrounds that provides high-quality care. The inpatient and community outpatient teams consist of social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, and psychologists. Sydney has three inpatient mental health units and three inpatient withdrawal management/detox units. In Cape Breton, satellite clinics for mental health and addictions operate in the following communities: Inverness, New Waterford, Glace Bay, North Sydney. 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 specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada(RCPSC)
All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage.

Responsibilities

Provide on call coverage to inpatient mental health units and emergency departments
Provide in-house consultations
Support community outreach teams
Provide a full scope of care to adults, and seniors
Support clozapine and depot clinics
Offer consultations for adults with neurodevelopment disorders
Contribute to and participate in teaching programs and activities
Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities as assigned
Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities.