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.

Physicians who wish to teach will be happy to learn that the Cape Breton Medical Campus is nearby, providing ample opportunities to engage with learners, clerks, and residents, as well as research, academic appointments, and committees. 

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

Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH) is seeking a permanent full-time Medical Microbiologist. Consideration for physicians with dual-training in Infectious Diseases-Medical Microbiology. Physicians with an FRCPC or equivalent in Medical Microbiology will also be considered.

CBRH is the second largest hospital in Nova Scotia and provides most sub-specialized services including cancer care, intensive care, and management of immunocompromised patients. Significant redevelopment is ongoing and expected to be complete by 2028.  This role will support the current Infectious Diseases inpatient consult service, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), Antimicrobial Stewardship (AS), and provide Medical Microbiology leadership for the Eastern Zone of Nova Scotia. 

Responsibilities

• Delivery of inpatient and outpatient Infectious Diseases consultations
• Collaboration with both the Eastern Zone Infectious Diseases service and the Central Zone Division of Infectious Diseases in service delivery
• Medical oversight of Microbiology services for Eastern Zone.

Expected Hours

• Full-time

Remuneration

Remuneration is a blend of Academic Funding and salary estimated $400-450,00 per 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!

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Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• FRCPC or equivalent specialty training in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology or in Medical Microbiology

Additional Information

Community Details

Failte (that’s “welcome”, for those not up to speed on their Gaelic)!

Sydney is the historic capital of Cape Breton and largest urban centre on the island. From the harbourfront boardwalk complete with buskers and visiting cruise ships to the world’s largest fiddle, Sydney will be sure to charm you! Physicians and their families build rewarding lives and careers in Cape Breton; see for yourself, here!  It is in convenient proximity to all the major attractions on the Island like the world famous Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in the beautiful village of Baddeck, and 6 amazing golf courses! You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We have a full array of shops, restaurants, services, entertainment and amenities.

In addition, the region remains young and vibrant as it is home to Cape Breton University. Dalhousie University has opened a Medical Campus in Sydney, with 30 seats per year and a focus on training rural Family Medicine physicians.

Music is a large part of our Scottish cultural background. Sydney is surrounded by many smaller communities, each one offering its own uniqueness to an interested person. Here, kitchen parties are a way of life and you’re never too far from the beautiful Highlands that inspired the region’s first immigrants to name the province New Scotland. You will experience the view of a lifetime around every corner, and surround yourself with the friendliest people in every community. Hike, cycle, swim, golf – all in an almost unreal beauty.

Closing Date: 2027-01-01