Locum - Family Medicine - Windsor

Nova Scotia Healthcare System; Windsor; On-site; CAD 191,511 - 251,289; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Travel expense reimbursement

Professional development support

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Healthcare System is seeking a Family Physician for locum coverage in Windsor from July 2, 2026, to August 31, 2026. This position offers flexible scheduling (2-5 days a week) with a minimum daily income guarantee of $1,200, reimbursement for travel expenses, and coverage for licensing fees. Candidates are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the community they serve. Join us and experience practicing medicine in beautiful Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed physician in Nova Scotia.
• Experience in family practice is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum coverage for family practices.
• Offer inpatient and nursing home care as requested.
• Consult with peers and engage in community involvement.

Skills

Family Practice

Inpatient care

Nursing home care

Team-based care

Education

Medical Degree

Licensing for CPSNS

Job description

• Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Zone: Central Zone
• Specialization: Family Practice
• Type of Remuneration: Other
• Incentive Programs Available: No

Company Description

Windsor Collaborative Practice is a privately owned collaborative practice with co-leadership model for NSH nursing. We are a group that includes 4 physicians who practice under the LFM model, looking for coverage so we can take staggered vacation over the summer months. Supportive colleagues and a great environment to practice in. We are located 40 minutes from Halifax and are on MedAccess EMR. Very flexible with schedule hours and dates. Coverage would fall under the locum program, no additional overhead required and billing is included.

Job Description

Windsor Collaborative Practice is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage any part of July 2, 2026 until August 31, 2026, 2-5 days a week.

Locum physicians provide coverage for family practices, including inpatient and nursing home care, as well as specialist hospital and office coverage as requested. Compensation includes a minimum daily income guarantee of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 for half-day), with additional earnings if shadow billings exceed this amount. Travel expenses, including kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), are reimbursed, along with 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.

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.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.