Company Description

Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH), located in Sydney, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Anesthesiologist to provide locum coverage this Fall (September and October) and January, for early winter. This locum position is available immediately for the right candidate who has Royal College Canada certification and eligible for full-license with College of Physician Surgeons Nova Scotia. The successful applicant will be part of a team of 7 Anesthesiologist serving the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the surrounding communities with a catchment area of over 150,000.

There is opportunity to engage in research and/or have medical teaching positions with Dalhousie University, should that be of interest. 

Cape Breton Regional Hospital is a 250-bed tertiary care institution that provides a broad range of medical care to patients in the Eastern Zone of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.  The Anesthesiology service at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital is equipped to provide a full range of specialised care. 

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Duties include full scope of practice as an anesthesiologist providing care to patients within the Eastern Zone and participating in call
• The physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head of Anesthesia for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected Hours

• full-time
• on call requirement 

Qualifications

• eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• eligible for certification with theRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada(RCPSC)
• membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association(CMPA)

Additional Information

Community Details

Sydney is a vibrant port city on the edge of the beautiful Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Cape Breton Regional Municipality 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 and cruise ship terminal. In addition, the region remains young, diverse and vibrant as it is the home to Cape Breton University.

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.

Closing Date: 2027-01-01