Emergency Medicine Physician - Strait Richmond Hospital

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health$200K — $250K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
  • Family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
  • Specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
  • Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
  • ATLS, ACLS, PALS, and advanced airway training are required

Responsibilities

  • Provide full scope of practice in emergency medicine to patients in the eastern zone
  • Participate in on-call duties as needed
  • Report to the Zone Department Head for Emergency Medicine regarding professional responsibilities and quality of practice
  • Adhere to the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority
  • Work various shifts based on availability
  • Manage a flexible scheduling system

Benefits

  • Collaborative healthcare environment focused on patient-centered care
  • Access to interprofessional practice and learning support through the ED team
  • Opportunity to work within a well-equipped facility with multiple interdisciplinary services
  • Proximity to regional referral centers for comprehensive patient care
  • Community and family support for settlement and integration
Full Job Description
Strait Richmond Hospital is seeking two Emergency Physicians to join their group. Strait Richmond Hospital (SRH) has a locum and full-time opportunities available for emergency physicians (specialists or FM+). SRH is classified as a "Level 3' ED and serves the emergency health care needs of the residents of communities in Richmond County and the southern portion of Inverness County. The facility has 15 medicine beds and 5 restorative care beds that provides inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care. The two regional referral centres for the area include Cape Breton Regional Hospital (Sydney - approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from SRH) and St. Martha's Regional Hospital (Antigonish - approximately 45min from SRH). LifeFlight operates in Nova Scotia to support patient transport. Mobile SIM for in situ training with ED Inter Professional Practice & Learning team. Collaborative healthcare environments and patient-centred care are key characteristics of the approach. The site also houses a number of other interdisciplinary services: • community based rehabilitation centre • diabetes education • diagnostic imaging • dietitian • foot care clinic • hemodialysis • laboratory services • mental health & addictions services • occupational therapy • palliative care • physiotherapy • social work The facility also has a number of visiting specialists: • cardiology • nephrology • ophthalmology • palliative care Job Description • Duties include full scope of practice as an emergency physician providing care to patients within the eastern zone and participating in call. • The physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head for Emergency Medicine for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority. • various shifts available • flexible scheduling Qualifications • eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) • family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) • specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) • membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) • ATLS, ACLS, PALS and advanced Airway training are required Additional Information Community Details The community of Evanston is located in Richmond County, on the southern coast of scenic Cape Breton Island. Affordable housing, safe, welcoming, family-oriented, close-knit communities. Amazing ocean views, easy access to beaches, hiking trails, and an array of outdoor activities and community recreation and cultural facilities make Evanston a great place to have a rewarding career and lifestyle! Located 2.5hrs from Halifax International Airport, 1.5 hrs from Sydney Regional Airport, 2 hrs from Newfoundland Ferry Terminal. Full-service grocery, retail, banking services. Reliable highspeed internet and cellular coverage. Great schools and close to two universities and college campuses. Community and family support available for pre-arrival and ongoing settlement and integration. To learn more about what it's like to work as a physician here, visit: Cape Breton Doctors Richmond County Videos To Watch https://youtu.be/DC-iIhP4nvA

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