Short-Term Assignment Obstetrician/Gynecologist - Kentville

Nova Scotia Healthcare System; Kentville; On-site; CAD 406,443 - 496,764; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Healthcare System is seeking an Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a short-term assignment at Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville. This role is full-time and will cover a leave of absence from August 10, 2026, to February 10, 2027.

The successful candidate will provide a full scope of OB/GYN practice, participate in on-call duties, and is remunerated through an Alternative Payment Plan with a contract value of $451,604 per annum.

Join a facility that delivers approximately 700 babies per year in a supportive environment with established office sharing.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed obstetrician/gynecologist in Nova Scotia.
• Experience in high-risk prenatal care is preferred.
• Familiarity with local medical staff bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Provide full scope of obstetric and gynecological care.
• Participate in on-call duties within 20 minutes response time.
• Responsible for quality of practice under Zone Department Head.

Job description

Short-Term Assignment - Obstetrician/Gynecologist - Kentville

• Full-time
• Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Zone: Western Zone
• Specialization: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Type of Remuneration: Alternative Payment Plan (APP) - Specialty
• Incentive Programs Available: No

Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) is seeking a generalist obstetrician/gynecologist for a short-term assignment from August 10, 2026, to February 10, 2027, to cover a colleague’s leave of absence. The group provides a full spectrum OB/GYN practice including routine and high‑risk prenatal and intrapartum care, office and perioperative gynecology including open and minimally invasive surgery, and colposcopy.

• Full scope of practice as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist providing care in the Western Zone
• Participate in on‑call and respond to urgent matters within 20 minutes of being called
• Responsible to the Zone Department Head for Obstetrics & Gynecology for professional responsibilities and quality of practice, and operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority

Remuneration

Remuneration and deliverables are through an existing Alternate Payment Plan contract; the contract value is $451,604 per annum, with additional on‑call stipends and other incentives available through the Physician Agreement between the Province of Nova Scotia and Doctors Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will share an established office and expenses with two group members.

Location: Kentville, Nova Scotia. Valley Regional Hospital is a 137‑bed facility providing inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and satellite care to a catchment area of over 80,000 residents. The obstetric service delivers approximately 700 babies per year, supported by a Level II nursery and a five‑member Pediatrics group. On‑call is 1:6.