Family Physician - Canso

The community of Canso has an opportunity for one full-time physician. There is opportunity to engage in research and/or teaching positions with Dalhousie University, if that is of interest. The local community hospital, Eastern Memorial Hospital, serves the population in the eastern portion of Guysborough County. The nearest regional hospital, St. Martha's Regional Hospital, is approximately kilometres from Canso. The compensation model for the position is an alternate payment plan (APP).

The family practice office is community owned and staffed with administrative support.

Responsibilities

• duties include full scope of practice as a family physician providing care to patients within the eastern zone and participating in call
• the physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head of Family Practice for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice, and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

Expected Hours

• full-time
• part-time
• flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• eligible for licensure with the (CPSNS)
• eligible for certification with the (CFPC)
• membership with the (CMPA)