Family Medicine-Neils Harbour-Highlands Medical Clinic

• Full-time
• Expected
  
  Hours:
  
  Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Zone:
  Eastern Zone
• Specialization:
  Family Practice
• Type of Remuneration:
  Longitudinal Family Medicine
• Incentive Programs Available:
  Yes
• Compensation: CAD 375,000 - CAD 400,000 - yearly

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.

Join an established collaborative family practice in Neils Harbour, working alongside physicians, NPs, and other allied health to provide primary care to the community. Highlands Medical Clinic offers supportive practice in a conveniently located clinic with opportunities for hospital work, emergency, procedures, and teaching residents or medical learners.

Located along the famous Cabot Trail within Buchanan Memorial Hospital in Neils Harbour, Highlands Medical Clinic offers an integrated, collaborative approach to healthcare. The 10-bed short-term care facility serves approximately 2,800 residents across 13 coastal communities, from Cape Smokey to Meat Cove. The facility also houses Public Health, Continuing Care, social work, Addiction Services, and Palliative Care, supporting a comprehensive, team-based approach to community healthcare in one of Cape Breton’s most scenic regions.

• provide comprehensive, full-scope primary health care to practice patients of all ages and stages of health and illness
• maintain timely and accurate patient records using a provincially approved electronic medical record (EMR)
• participate in quality improvement, practice evaluation, and other activities that support the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care
• attend regular physician and team meetings
• partake in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development opportunities
• participate in teaching of medical learners

• Full-time Equivalency or Part-time available
• 46/52 weeks per yearfor full-time, office-based providers

• Longitudinal Family Medicine(LFM) contract approximately $375,000 to $400,000 CAD

Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives, relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia. View Incentive Details Here

Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives, relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia. View Incentive Details Here

Buchanan Memorial Community Health Centre(BMCHC) isa short-term care facilitylocatedin Neil’s Harbour. It serves the communities of Neil’s Harbour, Dingwall, Bay St. Lawrence, Meat Cove,Ingonishand surrounding areas.

BMCHCopened officiallyin 1999 after a storied history. It was designed withthe inputfrom all disciplines to provide an integrated approach to service care and delivery.

BMCHC is a 10-bed inpatient unit that provides inpatient and outpatient care and clinic-based programs. It also has a community service wing that houses offices for Public Health, Home Care Nova Scotia, social work, addiction services, and a palliative care coordinator.

Neils Harbour offers a captivating and peaceful lifestyle, embodying the charm of a quaint coastal village. Perched along the rugged shores of Cape Breton Island, the community is surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty, including dramatic cliffs, serene coves, and the iconic rolling hills of the Highlands. The small but vibrant population values close-knit relationships, creating a welcoming and supportive…