Short-term Appointment - Family Medicine

Short-term Appointment - Family Medicine - Halifax

• 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

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 Basin Women's Health Clinic is seeking a family physician to provide coverage from late April 2025 to June 2026.

Locum physicians provide coverage for family practices, including inpatient and nursing home care, as well as specialist hospital and office coverage as requested. Compensation includes a minimum daily income guarantee of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 for half-day), with additional earnings if shadow billings exceed this amount. Travel expenses, including kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), are reimbursed, 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.

Halifax is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia, and the largest city in eastern Canada. As such, it’s the region’s intellectual, educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub. Halifax is home to eight universities and colleges, national and international corporate offices, and every urban lifestyle attraction a resident or visitor could desire. A safe and lively city, Halifax is where a diversity of people gather to work, eat, drink, shop, and celebrate.

Central Halifax is characterized by a mix of historic and modern architecture, reflecting the city's evolution over centuries. The Citadel, a star-shaped fortress perched on Citadel Hill, stands as a symbol of Halifax's military history and offers panoramic views of the city and Halifax Harbour. At the foot of the city’s downtown, where it meets the harbour, the waterfront boardwalk is an urban pedestrian playground of restaurants, pubs, shops, cafes, public art beer gardens, and historic sites.

Downtown Halifax is a compact, lively, and historic destination featuring a blend of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The city's streets come alive with festivals, street performers, and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the warmth of its residents. The city is home to numerous galleries, theatres, and live music venues, making it a cultural haven for both residents and visitors.

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.