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 Hospitalist Medicine Service (HMS) at the QEII Health Sciences Center in Halifax is seeking hospitalists to provide full time coverage. The QEII functions as community hospital for Halifax and the tertiary/quaternary care center for Nova Scotia and the Atlantic provinces. The HMS covers approximately 170 beds at the QEII across both the Halifax Infirmary and Victoria General sites. Remuneration is daily provincial rate; night call is via stipend.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient care for patients admitted to the HMS, QEII 
• Provide a full range of clinical care inpatient care, in keeping with the Canadian Society of Hospital Medicine’s Core Competencies in Hospital Medicine
• Most responsible physician (MRP) coverage for admitted patients, ensuring all laboratory, imaging consultation and other reports are received and reviewed daily
• Equitable participation in after-hours call coverage 
• Participation in daily flow discussions 
• Embrace the Home First Philosophy of NS Health in efficient discharge planning with focus on expected length of stay with patient/caregivers at time of admission
• Participate in HMS quality improvement, operational and research initiatives
• Attend site-based physician meetings as outlined by the Central Zone Department Head of Hospital Medicine, and Site Hospitalist Lead(s).
• Demonstrate commitment to delivering the highest quality care and maintenance of competence 
• Demonstrate an interest in teaching, as HMS is an established core teaching service with Dalhousie Family Medicine 

Expected Hours

• Full time (1 week on, 1 week off) or part time (variable) 
• Schedule is flexible 
• Equitable participation in weekend call (minimum 1:4 for full time)
• Equitable participation in night call (minimum 1-2 nights per week covered)

Qualifications

• All applications must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS); all specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• All applicants must have membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Active with admitting privileges at QEII site via NSH Credentialing Committee
• All applicants must have up to date ACLS certification
• Membership in the Society of Hospital Medicine, Canadian Chapter is encouraged
• Academic teaching appointment with Dalhousie University is an asset

Additional Information

HMS offers a team approach to inpatient care. We seek hospitalists who will model excellence in general medical care, have superb communication skills with patients and families, and who work well in team settings.

Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, the QEII Health Sciences Centre is the largest adult academic health sciences centre in Atlantic Canada. As part of Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone, the QEII provides advanced care to patients from across the province and beyond. The centre is a major referral site offering a broad range of tertiary and quaternary care services, and is home to specialized programs in areas such as cancer care, cardiology, neurosurgery, organ transplantation, and trauma services.

The QEII is comprised of multiple sites, including the Halifax Infirmary and Victoria General campuses, which together house more than 1,100 inpatient beds, state-of-the-art operating rooms, and cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment facilities. The centre also features the province’s only Level 1 trauma centre and is a hub for critical care and emergency services.

As a key teaching hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University, the QEII plays an integral role in the training of medical students, residents, and fellows. It is also a leader in clinical research and innovation, supporting numerous research institutes and interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at improving patient outcomes and advancing the future of healthcare.

With a strong emphasis on patient- and family-centred care, inter-professional collaboration, and continuous learning, the QEII Health Sciences Centre offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for healthcare professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

Community Details

Halifax, the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia's capital city, sits in the center of Nova Scotia's east coast and is an important seaport that looks out over one of the world's largest natural harbors.

Halifax is a perfect paradox. We are where land meets sea, old meets new, urban meets rural, and traditional meets trendy. We balance a relaxing pace with modern urban amenities and affordability with world class-experiences. We value our strong historical ties but drive to shake up the norm. This perfect balance makes Halifax one of the best places in the world to visit, no matter what a visitor is looking for.

Nature lovers will find sandy beaches, beautiful gardens, and hiking, birding, and beachcombing. Urbanites can enjoy the symphony, live theater, art galleries, and museums, along with a lively nightlife that includes brewpubs and a great culinary scene.

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.