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Nova Scotia Healthcare System

Hospitalist - Bridgewater

Bridgewater, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

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Company Description

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, delivering care through hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Job Description

The South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH), in Bridgewater, is seeking a full-time physician for our Hospitalist program. Our program currently consists of four Hospitalist lines covering 15-18 patients of mixed acuity. This position is 7 days on, and 7 days off, with 8:00 am to 5:00 pm shifts, and call required 2 to 3 nights per week of work. Our site is close knit, provides ample support and a rewarding work experience.

The setting for our program is the SSRH, which is a friendly and collegial workplace where everyone actually does know your name. SSRH is a primary and secondary care hospital. It is a designated district trauma centre with medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetrics and mental health in-patient beds. Located in Bridgewater, SSRH has 85 inpatient beds including medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetrics, and mental health units. The modern regional hospital is the cornerstone of Bridgewater’s residents and surrounding community members’ quality of life.

South Shore Regional Hospital | Nova Scotia Health

Responsibilities

Provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care
Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority
Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities
be accountable for appropriate workload and practice

Expected Hours

Permanent Full-Time
7 days on, and 7 days off, with 8:00 am to 5:00 pm shifts
call required 2 to 3 nights per week

Remuneration

$1576 per day (8 hours) for the full line with additional remuneration for call
There is an option to cover 1.5 lines at $2,364 per day

Incentives

Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation.

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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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Qualifications

All applicants must be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Additional Information

Community Details

Hugging the scenic LaHave River, Bridgewater is a picturesque town known for its community spirit, historic charm and riverfront beauty. Bridgewater serves as a hub for shopping, culture and outdoor recreation in the South Shore region. The town’s riverfront downtown features a mix of well-preserved historic architecture and modern amenities, with local shops, cafes and boutiques creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Learn more about Bridgewater here!

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.

Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)

Estimated Annual Salary: 300,000 - 325,000 CAD

Zone: Western Zone

Specialization: Hospitalist

Opportunity: Permanent

Type of Remuneration: Daily Rate

Incentive Programs Available: Yes

Compensation: CAD 300000 - CAD 375000 - yearly

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Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care and coordination for patients within the hospitalist program at South Shore Regional Hospital. Participate in quality improvement activities and adhere to the bylaws and regulations of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia. Candidates are required to hold current ACLS and BCLS certifications and maintain CMPA coverage.

Skills

Hospitalist medicine
Patient care
Clinical coordination
Quality improvement
Trauma care
Internal medicine
Surgical support
Obstetrics
Mental health care
ACLS
BCLS

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
EMR grants
Funded locum coverage
CME funding
Parental leave
Physician advisors

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Keywords

Hospitalist
Physician
Nova Scotia Health
South Shore Regional Hospital
In-patient care
Medical
Surgical
Intensive care
Obstetrics
Mental health
ACLS
BCLS
CPSNS
CMPA
Quality improvement
Healthcare
Clinical practice
Bridgewater
Full-time

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