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Locum - Hospitalist - Digby
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- Contract
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all family physician must have membership with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) · all applicants must have a current PALSCertification
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Forensic Psychiatrist - Dartmouth
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Family Medicine - Bridgewater
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Bridgewater, NS
- $188,000 to $200,000 CAD / year
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Family Medicine - Liverpool
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- Full-time
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EOI - Primary Care Physician - Mahone Bay
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Family Medicine - Caledonia
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General Practitioner in Oncology (GPO) – Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
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Amherst, NS
- $330,000 to $333,000 CAD / year
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General Practitioner in Oncology (GPO) – Aberdeen Regional Health Care Centre
Nova Scotia Healthcare System
New Glasgow, NS
- $330,000 to $350,000 CAD / year
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Family Medicine - Emergency Physician - Liverpool
Nova Scotia Healthcare System
Liverpool, NS
- $224 to $234 CAD / hour
- Full-time
The Emergency Department is open 24 hours with 12 hour shifts · all applicants must have a current PALS Certification
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Family Medicine - Yarmouth - Yarmouth & Area Family Health Centre
Nova Scotia Healthcare System
Yarmouth Indian Reserve No. 33, NS · Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
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Family Medicine - Sheet Harbour Family Medicine
Nova Scotia Healthcare System
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Nova Scotia Healthcare System

Locum - Emergency Medicine - Antigonish

Antigonish, NS, Canada

On-site

Contract

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Job type: Contract
Workplace: On-site
Posting language: English
Posted: Feb 14, 2025

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Company Description

St Martha's Regional Hospital (SMRH) has locum and permanent opportunities available for emergency medicine physicians. SMRH serves the health care needs of the residents of communities in Antigonish County and is the regional referral site supporting patients from Guysborough, Strait-Richmond, and the southern portion of Inverness County. This is a Level 2 Emergency Department in a 94-bed hospital.

The site also houses a number of other interdisciplinary services:

rehabilitation centre
diabetes education
diagnostic imaging
dietitian
emergency department
foot care clinic
hemodialysis
laboratory services
mental health & addictions services
occupational therapy
palliative care
physiotherapy
social work

Job Description

St Martha's Regional Hospital is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to provide Locum coverage during a period of active recruitment

Compensation is provided by the service, and locum physicians are eligible to access the travel elements of the program, including reimbursement for kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), 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.

Qualifications

All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
All family physicians must have membership with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
All specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
All applicants must have a current PALS Certification
All applicants must have a current ATLS Certification
All applicants must have a current ACLS Certification

Additional Information

Community Details

Antigonish is a friendly and vibrant community. It is home to St Francis Xavier University, Coady International Institute, and the longest running Highland Games outside of Scotland. Beaches, hiking trails, parks and recreational facilities abound. Keppoch Mountain offers 4 seasons of outdoor recreational pursuits including some of the finest downhill Mountain Biking trails. Farmers markets offer locally grown produce, locally raised meat and eggs, and seafood year-round. There is a strong artistic, musical and theatre community, and a tradition of social justice, collective action, and self-reliance. Physicians can live close to work, enjoy a tremendous quality of life, and quickly get to Halifax International airport (1.5hrs) for any travel.

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.

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Responsibilities

The emergency physician at St Martha's Regional Hospital will provide emergency care to patients from Antigonish County and surrounding areas. The role covers temporary locum coverage while the hospital recruits permanent staff.

Requirements

Candidates need eligibility for CPSNS licensure and certification with RCPSC if a specialist, plus CMPA membership. Current PALS, ATLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Skills

Emergency medicine
Emergency department care
Trauma care (ATLS)
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
Clinical decision-making
Patient assessment
Resuscitation
Team-based care
Physician licensure (CPSNS)

Benefits

Licensing fee coverage
Travel reimbursement
Travel time allowance

Keywords

Emergency Medicine
emergency physician
locum
ER doctor
emergency department
ED physician
CPSNS
RCPSC
CMPA
PALS
ATLS
ACLS
Nova Scotia
Antigonish
trauma care
resuscitation
contract physician
physician locum

Perks

Remote work allowance

Licences and certifications

CPSNS licensure
RCPSC certification
CMPA membership
PALS
ATLS
ACLS

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