Associate Physician - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Req ID:173136**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII**
Department:MED Clinical Assistants**
Type of Employment:Temporary
Hourly FT long-assignment
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)

Status:

Management/Non Union
Position**
Posting Closing Date:24-Apr-24**Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

The Associate Physician Cancer Care is a licensed (Associate Physician) physician employed by the Nova Scotia Health Authority to provide clinical care under the supervision of a fully licensed physician.

This position is assigned to the Cancer Care Program and provides medical care under direct supervision of the Associate Physician Program Director for the Cancer Care Program and indirectly to the Executive Medical Director through the Central Zone Director, Medical Affairs.

Participation in the call schedule is required.

Clinical Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Associate Physician Program Director Inpatient and outpatient care:

Functions as a member of the team of Associate Physician for Hematology Oncology, Gynecology Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology services that rotate through ambulatory and inpatient cancer care.
Liaises with nurses, house staff, attending staff and other members of the health care team in the development and implementation of the overall patient care plan.
Performs procedures within the scope of his/her demonstrated competence and privileges and according to established policies or protocols. These include insertion of peripheral intravenous line, taking blood samples in emergency situations, insertion of Foley catheters, removing central lines, insertion or removal of sutures and insertion and removal of nasogastric tube, wound care, injections including hormone therapy depot injections.
Collaborates with the each of the oncology teams responsible for chemotherapy orders for patients receiving a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Arranges investigations and followup with an adequate action plan.
Communicates with patients, families, referring, and family physicians concerning patient management plans.
Counsels and support families of patients who are terminally ill.
Receives, manages, and discharges patients requiring supportive care in preparation for radiotherapy, systemic therapy and cellular therapy during, and after the completion of treatment.
Collaborates with referring services including oncology subspecialists, the emergency departments and palliative care to minimize the need for hospital admissions and emergency department visits.
Organizes and coordinates transfer of care to other services within central zone and across the province.
Orientates PG1's who are new to the ward
Participates in resident/medical student training and evaluation
Bedside teaching with Clinical Clerks who are doing oncology rotations
Attends and contributes to educational sessions and rounds as time permits
Participates in oncall responsibilities of the service.
These responsibilities are meant to be indicative of the job responsibilities and duties and are not inclusive.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

CMPA coverage required
ACLS certification required
Good command of written and spoken English
Must be able to promote and maintain good interpersonal skills
Completion of the equivalence of a rotating internship and postgraduate training and experience in Oncology is an asset but not essential. Experience in active general or family practice in the community would be considered an asset.

Physical demand

Must be able to sit, stand, walk and perform duties as outlined above
Mental and Visual demand
High; must be able to deal with stressful situations
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

Long assignment, fulltime position, 96 hrs biweekly
Beginning as soon as possible with an expected end date of April, 2025 (Approximately 12 months)
Compensation and Incentives:

$ $63.57 Hourly

Once You've Applied
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