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 collaborative family practice in Sydney, working alongside physicians, NPs, family practice nurses, social workers, and allied health to provide primary care to the community. Sydney Health Park offers supportive practice in a spacious and conveniently located clinic with opportunities for hospital work, ED, procedures, and teaching residents or medical learners.

Island Family Health Clinic and Sydney Primary Care Medical Clinic are both located in the Sydney Health Park. Sydney Health Park is a modern, multi-service medical complex that brings a variety of healthcare services together in one convenient location. The Health Park is located directly across from Cape Breton Regional Hospital and is connected to the hospital by a pedestrian walkway (pedway), providing convenient access to the hospital and a range of additional healthcare services. Both clinics provide primary care services within this collaborative healthcare environment and offer an opportunity to work in a professional, patient-focused setting in the heart of Sydney’s healthcare community.

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 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

Sydney Health Park is a healthcare facility in Sydney, Nova Scotia, that brings together a range of healthcare providers and services in one location. The facility supports the delivery of primary and community-based care and is located directly across from Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Sydney Health Park is connected to the hospital by a pedestrian walkway (pedway), providing convenient access between the two facilities and supporting collaboration within the broader healthcare community.

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.  

Learn more about Sydney here: https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/sydney  

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