Neonatologist -Sydney

Nova Scotia Healthcare System; Sydney; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Nova Scotia is seeking a Neonatologist to join their dedicated team in Sydney. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as attending deliveries, performing surgeries, and teaching residents. Candidates must be eligible for licensure and certification, contributing to a community-focused healthcare approach.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
• Eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC).

Responsibilities

• Attend deliveries and care for patients requiring NICU services.
• Perform surgeries for neonatal services covering various units.
• Teach residents and students with remuneration for teaching activities.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical skills

Teaching

Education

Licensure with CPSNS

Certification by FRCSC

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Attend deliveries and care for patients at any gestational age requiring NICU services.
2. Perform surgeries in-house on weekdays to cover all neonatal services in NICU, LDR/OR, Mother Baby Unit, and Perinatal Clinic. In-house coverage is split among neonatologists.
3. Teach residents and students; remuneration is provided for teaching activities.

Expected Hours:

1. On-call duties are shared among neonatologists to provide 24/7 neonatal coverage. On-call responsibilities include managing very sick neonates and deliveries.
2. On-call rotation organized equitably among neonatologists.

Qualifications:

• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
• Eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC).

Additional Information:

Sydney is a vibrant port city near the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Cape Breton Regional Municipality is the second largest in Nova Scotia, with a population of approximately 115,000. Known for its Celtic culture and scenic beauty, it offers a modern yet natural environment with shops, restaurants, golf courses, entertainment, an airport, and cruise terminal. It is also home to Cape Breton University.

Practicing medicine in Nova Scotia offers fulfilling patient care, family life balance, professional growth, and community involvement. The healthcare system emphasizes team-based care and peer consultation, fostering strong connections across the system. Nova Scotia is more than just medicine; it’s a community.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities, and Recent Immigrants, who may self-identify under our Employment Equity policy.

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