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 the Victoria County Memorial Collaborative in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, as a full-scope family physician working alongside physicians and allied health to provide comprehensive, community-based care. Located within Victoria County Memorial Hospital, the collaborative offers opportunities to practice primary care, contribute to inpatient services, and support urgent care. 

Situated in the heart of beautiful Baddeck, Victoria County Memorial Hospital serves the surrounding community through inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care. The site brings together a range of services, including continuing care, rehabilitation, public health, diabetes education, mental health and addictions support, and outpatient dietitian services, alongside specialized clinics such as ophthalmology, foot care, and well-women’s clinics. With a collaborative team environment and opportunities to provide broad-scope rural medicine, the practice offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying life in a welcoming Cape Breton community known for its stunning scenery, vibrant summer and fall tourism, and growing range of winter activities.

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 available
• 46/52 weeks per year for full-time, office-based providers

Remuneration

• Longitudinal Family Medicine (LFM) contract approximately$375,000 to $400,000 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 

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

Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• All family physicians 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

Baddeck’s Victoria County Memorial Hospital opened in 1949 as a 23-bed Canadian Red Cross operated facility. In 1995, a new hospital was opened. VCMH serves the communities of Baddeck, Englishtown, Little Narrows, and surrounding areas as well as the First Nations communities of Wagmatcook and Waycobah. VCMH serves a population of approximately 5,500 through inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care. The hospital also houses offices for Home Care Nova Scotia, Public Health, addiction services, and adolescent services.  

https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/victoria-county-memorial-hospital 

Community Details

For residents of Baddeck, life unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty. Set along the tranquil shores of Cape Breton Island’s Bras d’Or Lake, the town offers a serene environment where locals and visitors immerse themselves in the calming influence of the water. The town’s maritime heritage is not just a historical footnote but a living part of daily life, evident in the maritime activities, such as sailing and fishing, that thrive within the community.   

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.