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Nova Scotia Healthcare System

Locum - Emergency Medicine - Digby

Digby, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

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Company Description

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Job Description

Digby General Hospital is actively seeking locum physicians to provide coverage in their Emergency Department during a period of active recruitment.

Digby General Hospital (DGH), historically founded in 1924, provides medical care to residents of the surrounding areas including primary, inpatient, restorative, and ambulatory care as well as day surgery. Located in Digby, the 20-bed medical and alternate level of care (ALC) unit works closely with the collaborative emergency center (CEC) in Annapolis Royal and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. DGH also has a 13-bed restorative care unit that supports patients through rehabilitation.

Schedule: The Emergency Department operates on a two-shift schedule, with 12-hour shifts and single-provider coverage.
Support: The team fosters a collaborative and supportive environment. Locum physicians will be well-supported by a team that truly embodies teamwork and is always available for guidance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dedicated and welcoming group of professionals while making a meaningful contribution to the community.

Responsibilities

examine patients, order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures
advise patients on health care, health promotion, and disease prevention
consult and refer to other medical practitioners
act as a patient advocate
prescribe and administer medications and treatments, inoculations and vaccinations

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

College of Family Physicians of Canada Emergency Medicine certification would be considered an asset
all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
all family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support(ACLS)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program(NRP)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support(PALS)
emergency department experience an asset

Additional Information

Community Details

Spilling dramatically into the Annapolis Basin, Digby is a warm and friendly seaside town with a long seafaring heritage. Celebrated as the “Scallop Capital of the World,” its famous Digby scallops draw foodies from far and wide, and its waterfront bustles with fishing boats, creating a picturesque scene that captures the essence of the town’s maritime traditions. Digby’s downtown boasts historic architecture, boutique shops and restaurants serving freshly caught seafood.

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: To Be Determined

Zone: Western Zone

Specialization: Emergency Medicine

Opportunity: Locum

Type of Remuneration: Sessional Rate

Incentive Programs Available: Yes

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Responsibilities

The physician will examine patients, order diagnostic tests, and provide medical care within the Emergency Department. They are also responsible for consulting with other practitioners, prescribing treatments, and acting as a patient advocate.

Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and hold membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association. Certification in Emergency Medicine and various life support programs like ACLS, BCLS, and PALS are highly preferred.

Skills

Emergency medicine
Patient examination
Diagnostic testing
Patient advocacy
Medication administration
ACLS
BCLS
CCrISP
NRP
PALS
Clinical consultation
Team collaboration

Benefits

Travel reimbursement
Per diems
Accommodation reimbursement
Airfare reimbursement
Licensing fee coverage
Facility on call fees

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Keywords

Emergency Medicine
Locum
Physician
Nova Scotia Health
Digby General Hospital
CPSNS
CFPC
CMPA
ACLS
BCLS
CCrISP
NRP
PALS
Inpatient care
Outpatient services
Sessional rate
Medical practice
Healthcare
Clinical care

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