Family Medicine - Shelburne

Nova Scotia Healthcare System; Town of Shelburne; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

EMR grants

Funded locum coverage

CME funding

Parental leave

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Healthcare System is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice in the Town of Shelburne. This position involves providing comprehensive primary health care services to individuals of all ages and requires participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Successful candidates will benefit from a range of relocation incentives, including a robust benefits package with health and dental coverage. Join a collaborative and innovative healthcare ecosystem where your expertise is valued and contributes to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness.
• Participation in quality improvement and evaluation activities.
• Utilization of an electronic medical record (EMR) and recording of all relevant patient details.

Responsibilities

• Work toward same day or next day access for the practice population.
• Participate in the inpatient rotation at Roseway Hospital.
• Opportunity for long-term care and emergency department participation.

Job description

• Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Zone: Western Zone
• Specialization: Family Practice
• Type of Remuneration: Longitudinal Family Medicine
• Incentive Programs Available: Yes

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 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.

Job Description

The community of Shelburne is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team in the Shelburne Family Practice.

Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
• Work toward same day or next day access for the practice population
• 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
• Physicians will have the opportunity to participate in the inpatient rotation at Roseway Hospital as well as long-term care and emergency department opportunities.

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!

On the province’s South Shore, the Town of Shelburne offers unique experiences that are rich in culture and adventure, with places to relax and unwind in a surrounding of historic treasures, wilderness and beauty. Shelburne’s blend of history, coastal beauty, and welcoming community make it a charming home for those seeking a tranquil and culturally rich coastal lifestyle in Nova Scotia.

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Practicing in Nova Scotia

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.

Building a Diverse Workforce

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.