Company Description

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine is seeking a Chronic Pain Management Physician to join our team in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to work within the Eastern Zone of Nova Scotia Health.

The Department provides a full spectrum of specialty anesthesia care to patients in Eastern Zone, and administers leading edge programs in perioperative medicine, perioperative blood management, and pain management.

The Cape Breton Pain Clinic is an outpatient clinic that with the referral of a healthcare provider provides assessments, treatments and education to persons living with chronic pain.

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 centers, 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.

Job Description

This position will be primarily focused on chronic pain management, and if the successful candidate is an anesthesiologist, they will also deliver anesthesia care in the ORs and the clinics and while on-call.  The position will work primarily with NSH Pain Management Services located at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and safely deliver the full scope of sub-specialty chronic pain management care to patients, including chronic opioid management, non-opioid pharmacologic treatment as well as interventional procedures with ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
• Participate in collaborative chronic pain assessment and management with allied health professionals.
• Participate in patient safety and quality improvement activities and rounds.
• Contribute to the research activities of the Department, the details of which will be negotiated with the Department Head or designate on an annual basis and will depend on the needs of the Department.
• Participate actively in departmental administration through involvement in departmental meetings and committees.
• Provide effective communications to patients and their families, engaging them in their care planning and decisions.
• Foster positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with students, residents and clinical and administrative colleagues.
• Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority.  

Expected Hours

• Permanent Full-Time (Part-Time and Locum negotiable)
• Participation in on-call schedules, as required

Remuneration

• Pain services are remunerated at a sessional rate
• Anesthesia services remunerated FFS at prevailing rates per Physician Agreement
• Compensation will depend on FTE, hours worked and call coverage.
• Doctors Nova Scotia site - Physician Agreement

Incentives 

Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation. 

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Benefits

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, and more!

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Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). 
• All specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada(RCPSC) with additional sub-specialty training in pain medicine (e.g., FRCPC Pain Medicine, US Board Certification in Pain Medicine or equivalent).
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with a focus on patient safety and quality.
• Strong assets include experience in a complex health sciences centre; experience and interest in pain research; and ASRA or equivalent pain ultrasound certification.
• Preference may be given to those whose base specialty background is Physiatry, Neurology or Psychiatry or those with an interest in pain research.

Additional Information

Community Details

As the largest urban area on Cape Breton Island and the island’s historical capital, Sydney is the perfect mix of urban charm and down-home hospitality. This small city offers a blend of rich cultural heritage and contemporary living set against the backdrop of Cape Breton Island’s rugged landscapes. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, from local markets and shops to cultural events that celebrate Cape Breton’s music and traditions. Sydney is a place where the past meets the present, offering residents and visitors a warm and welcoming atmosphere enriched by its maritime legacy and the stunning natural beauty that surrounds it. 

Practicing in Nova Scotia

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. 

Building a Diverse Workforce

The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province. 

Closing Date: 2027-01-01