Radiology - Bridgewater - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Description

About the Opportunity

The South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH) in Bridgewater has a full-time permanent position in diagnostic radiology. The successful applicant will join 5 radiologists to provide diagnostic imaging services to the SSRH, Queen's General Hospital and Fisherman Memorial Hospital as well as call coverage.
South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH) is a primary and secondary care hospital and designated district trauma centre. SSRH will see the instillation of a new MRI to be operational by April 2025. SSRH has 85 inpatient beds including medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetrics, and mental health units. The modern regional hospital is the cornerstone of Bridgewater's residents and surrounding community members' quality of life.
Services:
ambulatory care
anesthesiology
cancer care and support services
continuing care
diagnostic imaging (including MRI, CT scan, mammography, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound)
electrocardiography department
emergency medicine
general medicine
internal medicine
intensive care unit (ICU)
medical and surgical units
mental health and addictions services
midwifery program
Nova Scotia hearing and speech clinic
nutrition and diabetic counselling
obstetrics and gynecology services
occupational therapy
palliative care
perioperative services
physiotherapy
plastic surgery
psychiatry
respiratory therapy
social work
surgical intermediate care unit (SIMCU)
telehealth services
walk-in clinic

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic imaging services including CT, MRI, ultrasound, x-ray, mammography and nuclear medicine

• Various image guided procedures

• Physician will be responsible to the Zone Department of Radiology for professional responsibilities and quality of practice, as well as operated within the medical staff Bylaws of Nova Scotia Health

• Provide hospital and call support as required

• Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities as assigned

Expected Hours

Full Time

On call requirement

Qualifications

Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)

certification with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)

Community Details

The Town of Bridgewater is located along the LaHave River and is surrounded by the coastal beaches and fishing communities of the south shore. It is the largest town in this region with a population of over 8,500. Self-titled "The Main Street of the South Shore," Bridgewater has long been established as the primary commercial and professional service centre in the southern half of the province. The community boasts a diverse local economy and is home to larger national and international employers. Physicians build a life and career they love in this beautiful town.
Here, year-round activities like surfing, cycling, hiking, stand up paddleboarding, and sea kayaking await you. Love to sail, or have always wanted to learn? You've come to right place Camp and explore Kejimkujik National Park or enjoy our abounding craft breweries and wineries. Art galleries and historical escapes provide hours of entertainment in your down time as your explore the wonderful surrounding communities. There is something for everyone in Bridgewater - and all within a one hour commute to Nova Scotia's capital city of Halifax