Locum - Emergency Physician - Shelburne

Nova Scotia Healthcare System; Town of Shelburne; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking Physicians for locum coverage at Roseway Hospital. This role offers competitive compensation with travel benefits and emphasizes community involvement. The Town of Shelburne provides a vibrant and friendly environment, rich with maritime history and outdoor activities, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Benefits

Access to travel benefits

Reimbursement for kilometrage

Per diems for accommodations

Licensing fees covered

Facility on call fees claimed under conditions

Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with CPSNS.
• Family physicians must be eligible for CFPC certification.
• Membership with CMPA is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum coverage during active recruitment.
• Participate in team-based care within the healthcare system.
• Claim facility on call fees under specific conditions.

Skills

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

EMR Systems

Suturing

Computer Literacy

Occupational Health Experience

Primary Care Experience

Addiction Counseling

Education

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)

Certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)

Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

College of Family Physicians of Canada ER certification

Job description

Roseway Hospital is seeking Physicians to provide Locum coverage during a period of active recruitment.

Compensation is provided by the service, and locum physicians are eligible to access travel benefits, including reimbursement for kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), airfare (up to $1500), and travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered, and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions.

Qualifications:

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
• All family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• College of Family Physicians of Canada ER certification considered an asset.

Community Details:

Located an hour from Yarmouth and two hours from Halifax on Nova Scotia's South Shore, the Town of Shelburne offers a unique rural community experience with lighthouses, rugged coastlines, white sand beaches, fishing villages, and friendly residents. Enjoy cycling rural roads, walking trails, fishing, paddling, bird watching, or playing golf at the 18-hole course in Clyde River. Explore the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre and historical sites, or visit Sandy Point's lighthouse and community centre.

The municipality boasts a rich maritime history and a world-renowned natural harbor. We invite you to experience a relaxed lifestyle and the natural beauty of Shelburne. Learn more about Shelburne, Nova Scotia.

Physicians in Nova Scotia enjoy fulfilling patient care, family life, professional development, and community involvement. The practice environment emphasizes team-based care and strong connections within the healthcare system, enriching both your professional and personal life. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workforce. Our priority groups include Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities, and Recent Immigrants. Applicants from these groups are encouraged to apply and may self-identify under our Employment Equity policy.

Remote Work: Employment Type: Contract

Key Skills:

EMR Systems, Occupational Health Experience, Basic Life Support, Primary Care Experience, Suturing, Computer Literacy, Pharmacy Residency, Spinal Tap Experience, Nursing, Gastric Lavage, Epic, Addiction Counseling

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Emergency Physician • Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada