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

Guysborough Memorial Hospital (GMH) is seeking 1-2 family physicians to work in the facility's family practice clinic, Level 4 Emergency Dept, inpatient, and adjacent long term care facility. Guysborough Memorial Hospital (GMH) serves the health care needs of the residents of Guysborough County. Located in Guysborough, the area enjoys outstanding healthcare through the recently expanded GMH and its talented team of healthcare professionals.

The physicians of the 10-bed facility and Emergency Dept. are supported by specialists at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital (45min away) and other healthcare facilities in the province. GMH also has a partnership with the Guysborough Youth Health Center and is adjacent to a 50-bed long-term care facility (Milford Haven Home for Special Care).

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 - optional
• Urgent Treatment Centre - optional

Expected Hours

• F/T or P/T  hours available
• Inpatient work shared amongst providers
• ED work/call shared amongst providers

Remuneration

• Remuneration type is either Longitudinal Family Medicine payment model or a Fee for Service payment model. 
• F/T LFM remuneration estimated at $391, 128/year

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, physician advisors and more!

Visit www.doctorsns.com for more information.

Anita Foley Health Clinic & Guysborough Memorial Hospital 

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)

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Additional Information

Community Details

Guysborough offers a serene and picturesque lifestyle, encapsulating the charm of a small coastal town. Nestled along the scenic Chedabucto Bay, the community is known for its breathtaking landscapes, including rolling hills, lush forests and pristine waterfronts. It is an outdoor paradise for fishing, hunting, trails, and camping. The community’s Lifestyle Complex provides indoor and outdoor recreational and fitness opportunities for families. The marina is a popular destination for boaters and locals, and within reach of the farmers’ market, cafe, and outdoor pavilion. Mulgrave Road Theatre has been telling local stories through professional theatre for decades and opens its new location this year! With a population that values close-knit connections, living in Guysborough provides a sense of belonging and a strong community spirit and an incredibly supportive musical 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. 

Closing Date: 2027-01-01