The community of Shelburne is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team for their in-patient program at Roseway Hospital.
Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.
Responsibilities
Expected Hours
The hospitalist service provides availability for patients 24/7. Opportunity for discussion exists around the requirement for coverage for 1–2 weeks per 4-week cycle (1:4 or 2:4). Additional work opportunities may be available, including extra hospitalist coverage, orphan patient clinic work, emergency department shifts, and locum opportunities in local family medicine practices.
Remuneration
Remuneration is a daily stipend of $1695.21 per day for the full-time position; some positive variance may occur when surge capacity is required. Additional stipends are paid to compensate for Category 1 Facility on call availability: evening ($350) and weekend/holiday ($500).
Incentives
Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation.
Benefits
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!
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Roseway Hospital
Roseway Hospital (RH) provides health care services to approximately 15,000 Shelburne County residents including inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care as well as primary, ambulatory, and emergency care. Located in Shelburne, RH has 19 inpatient beds and works closely with other health care facilities in Yarmouth, Kentville, Liverpool, Bridgewater, and Halifax. Shelburne County also has a new collaborative practice clinic that provides the opportunity to mentor medical residents enrolled in the Dalhousie Family Medicine Program. To view additional information about Roseway Hospital, please click here.
Community Details
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.
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.
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Village Family Physicians offers a dynamic and flexible practice environment tailored to your interests and availability. The clinic features fully equipped exam rooms, existing clerical support staff, and a dedicated family practice nurse to enhance your efficiency and patient care. Additionally, a pharmacist is available to support medication management.