Company Description

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, delivering care through hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Job Description

Join an established family practice in Arichat, Cape Breton, NS, working alongside a team that includes another physician, a family practice nurse and licensed practical nurse as well as a part-time social worker and dietician, to provide primary care to the community. Arichat Medical Clinic offers a great team environment with opportunities for Urgent Care, Long Term Care, home visits, Hospitalist work, and teaching medical learners.

Arichat Medical Clinic is a collaborative, team-based family practice clinic that fosters mentorship, shared learning, and professional growth. Medical staff and physicians like and respect each other and work together for the best patient outcomes.

The clinic patients are from across the life span and an incoming provider could take on a retiring physician's panel. The clinic is accustomed to procedures such as excisions of cysts or moles, liquid nitrogen, electrocautery of lesions, IUD insertion, well-women’s, well-babies, vaccinations, joint injections, as well as other services. 

Providers can work with the team to help shape the schedule, and a mixed practice is an option. Overhead is competitive and providers are supported by 3 admin staff who also support billing. 

Physicians who enjoy being part of the community, and getting to know their patients will enjoy practicing in this community with a strong bilingual culture, deep roots to Cape Breton Island, and gorgeous scenery. There are 2 regional hospitals less than 90 min drive from Arichat with specialist consults on the other side of a phone call. 

Responsibilities

• provide comprehensive, full-scope primary health care to practice patients of all ages and stages of health and illness
• maintain timely and accurate patient records using a provincially approved electronic medical record (EMR)
• participate in quality improvement, practice evaluation, and other activities that support the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care
• attend regular physician and team meetings
• comply with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies, and professional standards of Nova Scotia Health
• partake in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development opportunities 
• participate in teaching of medical learners

Expected Hours

• Full-time Equivalency or Part-time
• Weekday business hours (plus Monday evenings, and half-day Saturday)
• call schedule: if participating in urgent care only
• 46/52 weeks per year for full-time office-based providers

Remuneration

• Longitudinal Family Medicine (LFM) contract approximately [INSERT SALARY RANGE] CAD
• family physicians in Nova Scotia are compensated based on the LFM payment model or Fee for Service (FFS)

Incentives 

Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives, relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia. View Incentive Details Here

Benefits 

Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package through Doctors Nova Scotia including health and dental, EMR grants, CME funding, parental leave, and physician advisors. Visit Doctors Nova Scotia for more information. 

Province of Nova Scotia offers funded locum coverage and the Physician Retirement Fund matching program. 

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

Facility Information

Read more about Arichat Medical Clinic here.

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