Locum - Family Medicine Basin Women's Health Clinic

• Contract
• Expected
  
  Hours:
  
  Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Estimated Annual Salary:
  To Be Determined
• Zone:
  Central Zone
• Specialization:
  Family Practice
• Type of Remuneration:
  Other
• Incentive Programs Available:
  No

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 isvaluedand your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

The Bedford Basin Women's Health Clinic isseeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage for the following dates:

Feb 2, 2027 to May 27, 2027 - Tues and Thurs

• delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
• work with other providers in the clinic to provide cross coverage and same day access
• utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members

• guaranteed daily minimum income of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 or half-day)
• additional shadow billings if above amount is exceeded.
• accommodations up to $300 per night
• travel expenses (including air fare up to $1,500)

Bedford Basin Women's Health Clinic is a comprehensive, patient-centered clinic offering specialized care to individuals with ovaries  team is committed to providing inclusive and supportive reproductive and gynecological health services, including Pap testing, menopause counselling, birth control counselling, IUD and IUS insertions and removals, and Nexplanon insertions and removals. We also assess and manage concerns such as abnormal uterine bleeding and dysmenorrhea, among a broad range of other women’s health issues.

The clinic is supported by experienced clerical staff and an in-house dietician, contributing to a collaborative and holistic care environment.

Bedford offers a charming blend of suburban tranquility and vibrant community life. Situated along the scenic shores of the Bedford Basin, the most internal point of Halifax Harbour, Bedford is characterized by diverse residentialneighbourhoods, picturesque waterfront, family-friendly atmosphere, providing a mix of housing options and excellent schools.

Bedfordmakes the most of its location on the waterfront, inviting the community to walk, play,picnicand watch sailboats along the shore.

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.

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.