Psychiatry Yarmouth

Yarmouth Regional Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatrician.  Join Nova Scotias thriving healthcare ecosystem where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative compassionate care for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and coordination of community-based care and secondary and tertiary level health care. 
• Provide direct clinical outpatient care
• Provide inpatient psychiatric care and coordination for the mental health unit at Yarmouth Regional Hospital
• Provide emergency medicine services in conjunction with our crisis team
• Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority. 
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities. 

Expected Hours

• Permanent Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Call is shared within the psychiatry group

Remuneration

• 207.07 hourly
• Sessional
• Physician Agreement - Doctors Nova Scotia

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 and more!

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Learn more about Yarmouth Regional Hospital here!  Yarmouth Regional Hospital  

Qualifications :

• All applicants 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)
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) or proof of alternative coverage.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support(BCLS)

Additional Information :

Community Details

Acadian culture and life by the sea intersect in the Town of Yarmouth located on the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia. From the grand sea captains homes that line the streets and fishing boats in the harbour to the fresh seafood served up at local restaurants and the lively waterfront Yarmouth is a quintessential seaside town. Yarmouth offers a blend of historical charm coastal beauty and a welcoming community spirit. The towns proximity to the Bay of Fundy and the Atlantic Ocean provides residents with access to scenic coastal landscapes and outdoor activities.  

in Nova Scotia

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life professional development and community involvement. Thats 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 Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time