- delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
- work with other providers in the clinic to provide cross coverage and same day access
- participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities
- utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members
- full-time: 37.5 hours per week
- on call requirement
- 46 weeks per year
- four weeks vaction
- two weeks of continuing medical education
- Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
- Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
- knowledge of Mi'kmaw culture and history is considered a strong asset
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Family Medicine- Eskasoni First Nation - Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Description
Requisition ID:
Opportunity Type: Permanent
Estimated Annual Salary: 365,000
Type of Remuneration: LFM - Longitudinal Family Medicine
Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs:
For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact
About This Opportunity
The community of Eskasoni is seeking a family physician to join their primary care team. The successful physician will join two other physicians practicing in the community. A variety of practice types are available and include collaborative practices as well as independent practice opportunities. This community has a brand-new health centre, new LTC and always looking for ways to expand health services.
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Community Details
Eskasoni First Nation is the largest Mi'kmaw community in Nova Scotia where community members are well versed in their culture and language. It is also home to Eskasoni Goat Island home of Eskasoni Cultural Journeys known for its tourism. Eskasoni is conveniently located in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). The CBRM is the second largest municipality in the province of Nova Scotia. With a population of approximately 115,000,
Cape Breton Island is known for its rich Celtic culture and stunning scenery. You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We host an array of shops, restaurants, golf courses, entertainment and amenities including an airport, with direct flights to Toronto and Montreal. In addition, the region remains young, diverse and vibrant as it is the home to Cape Breton University, the location for the new Dalhousie Medical Campus opening in 2025
Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.
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.
