Company Description

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

The community of Arichat is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team at Arichat Medical Clinic.

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

Responsibilities

• duties include full scope of practice as a family physician providing care to patients within the eastern zone and participating in call
• the physician will be responsible to the zone department head of family practice for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority 
• Nursing Home coverage
• Urgent Treatment Centre
• Optional: Community Hospitalist Program (CHP) at Strait Richmond Hospital

Expected Hours

• F/T or P/T hours available
• Physicians provide 24 hour call coverage at the St. Anne Centre for the Urgent Treatment Centre and Nursing Home on a shared schedule

Remuneration

• Remuneration type is either Longitudinal Family Medicine payment model or a Fee for Service payment model. 

Incentives 

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

View Incentive Details Here

Benefits 

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

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Arichat Medical Clinic

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Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• All applicants must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Additional Information

Community Details

Nestled along the tranquil shores of Cape Breton Island, Arichat embodies the quintessential Maritime lifestyle, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of modern living. This hidden gem, tucked away from the tourist crowds, is a haven for those seeking a slower pace of life and a strong sense of community. 

Life in Arichat revolves around the rhythm of the sea, where generations of families have made their living from the bountiful waters that surround them. Here, mornings are greeted by the gentle lapping of waves against the shore, and evenings are spent watching fiery sunsets paint the sky in hues of orange and gold. 

But Arichat is more than just a picturesque fishing village; it's a tight-knit community where neighbors know each other by name and lending a helping hand is second nature. From community gatherings at the local church hall to impromptu ceilidhs that spill out onto the streets, there's always a sense of warmth and camaraderie in the air. 

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