Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$375k–$400k/yr
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Primary Health Care, Inpatient Care, Urgent Care, Electronic Medical Records, Quality Improvement
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$400k–$450k/yr
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Inpatient Consultations, Infection Prevention and Control, Antimicrobial Stewardship
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$375k–$400k/yr
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Infectious Diseases Consultation, Medical Microbiology, Infection Prevention and Control, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Clinical Leadership
Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$300k–$325k/yr
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Inpatient Care, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Consultation, Medical Teaching
New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$375k–$400k/yr
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Primary Health Care, Patient Care, Electronic Medical Records, Quality Improvement, Cross Coverage
New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$375k–$400k/yr
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Primary Health Care, Patient Care, Electronic Medical Records, Quality Improvement, Cross Coverage
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Family Medicine, Primary Care, Chronic Disease Management, Preventative Care, Patient Education
Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Primary Health Care, Patient Stabilization, Clinical Assessment, Electronic Medical Records
Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Acute Care, Patient Care, Rural Health Care, Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation
Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Primary Health Care, Patient Care, Electronic Medical Records, Cross Coverage, Clinical Collaboration
Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Primary Health Care, Patient Care, Electronic Medical Records, Cross Coverage, Clinical Collaboration
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
Company Description The Department of Psychiatry of Dalhousie University and Mental Health and Addictions, Central Zone, NSHA has an opportunity for a family physician or internal medicine specialist to work on the gener…
Skills: Inpatient Care, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Clinical Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
Company Description The Department of Psychiatry of Dalhousie University and Mental Health and Addictions, Central Zone, NSHA has an opportunity for a family physician or internal medicine specialist to work on the gener…
Skills: Inpatient Care, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Clinical Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$25k/yr
Company Description Each of the four administrative Zones within the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) have a Department Head of Family Practice supported by a broader medical administrative structure for family practi…
Skills: Medical Leadership, Physician Recruitment, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Conflict Resolution
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
Company Description Needham Health Home is a collaborative family medicine clinic that provides comprehensive primary care to its community. The practice is comprised of five physicians working together in a supportive t…
Skills: Family Medicine, Primary Care, Chronic Disease Management, Preventative Care, Patient Education
Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
Company Description Cumberland Collaborative Clinic, offers a supportive and team-based environment for physicians practicing comprehensive, full-scope family medicine. The clinic is staffed by two other family physician…
Skills: Family Medicine, Inpatient Care, Nursing Home Care, Comprehensive Primary Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Primary Health Care, Patient Management, Electronic Medical Records, Cross Coverage, Clinical Collaboration
Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$192k–$225k/yr
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Addiction Medicine, Opioid Agonist Treatment, Patient Assessment, Pharmacotherapy, Withdrawal Management
Springhill, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$192k–$225k/yr
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Addiction Medicine, Withdrawal Management, Opioid Agonist Treatment, Patient Assessment, Pharmacologic Treatment
Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$200k–$225k/yr
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellenc…
Skills: Inpatient Care, Hospitalist Management, Patient Coordination, Quality Improvement, Family Medicine
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Deliver comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and provide inpatient and urgent care at Eastern Memorial Hospital. Collaborate with clinic providers for cross-coverage and utilize electronic medical records for patient documentation.
Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is also required.
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province.
Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
The community of Canso is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team in the seaside village of Canso, NS. The local community hospital, Eastern Memorial Hospital, serves the population in the eastern portion of Guysborough County. It has 6 inpatient beds, attached Long-Term Care, and daytime Emergency Dept. There is Virtual ED support for nighttime and weekends. The nearest regional hospital, St. Martha's Regional Hospital, is approximately 90 minutes from Canso. The family practice office is staffed and managed by NSH.
Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.
Negotiable - P/T or F/T hours available.
Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation.
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, physician advisors and more!
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Canso is a small, coastal community on the eastern tip of mainland Nova Scotia. Known for its rural charm, Canso provides a peaceful living experience where residents enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding nature. The town's quiet streets and friendly neighbourhoods contribute to a relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a break from the fast-paced urban lifestyle. There is a K-12 school, retail in the area. The next closest community is Guysborough.
Guysborough offers a serene and picturesque lifestyle, encapsulating the charm of a small coastal town. Nestled along the scenic Chedabucto Bay, the community is known for its breathtaking landscapes, including rolling hills, lush forests and pristine waterfronts. It is an outdoor paradise for fishing, hunting, trails, and camping. The community’s Lifestyle Complex provides indoor and outdoor recreational and fitness opportunities for families. The marina is a popular destination for boaters and locals, and within reach of the farmers’ market, cafe, and outdoor pavilion. Mulgrave Road Theatre has been telling local stories through professional theatre for decades and opens its new location this year! With a population that values close-knit connections, living in Guysborough provides a sense of belonging and a strong community spirit and an incredibly supportive musical community.
Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.
The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province.
Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Courage, Accountability
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Offices: 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
View all jobs at Nova Scotia Health AuthorityOur Values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Courage, Accountability
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Offices: 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
View all jobs at Nova Scotia Health Authority