Short-term Assisgnment Anesthesiology New Glasgow

Aberdeen Regional Hospital is seeking a full-time Anesthesiologist for a short-term assignment from August to December 2026. 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. 
• Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority. 
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities.
• Work a full scope of practice as an anesthesiologist to provide care to the patients of Northern Zone. Surgical services include general surgery obstetrics and gynecology ENT 
• participating in on-call and able to respond to urgent matters within 20 minutes of being called

Expected Hours

• Short-term Assignment Full-Time
• includes Evenings and Weekend Call Coverage

Remuneration

• Locum - Guaranteed Daily Rate

Locum physicians provide coverage for specialists. Compensation includes a minimum daily income guarantee of $1600 for specialists ($800 for half-day) with additional earnings if shadow billings exceed this amount.

Travel expenses including kilometrage per diems accommodations (up to $300 per night) and airfare (up to $1500) are reimbursed along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions.

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 Aberdeen Regional Hospital:

Aberdeen Hospital (AH) originally founded in 1895 and located in the historic town of New Glasgow is the regional acute care facility serving residents of Pictou County. 

Completed in 2017 the emergency department at AH underwent an extensive redevelopment to improve the layout and workflow of the existing space. All rooms are equipped with critical care equipment and the 25000 square-foot space features two isolation rooms and specialty rooms including triage rooms and two trauma bays with direct access to the helipad. The Level 2 emergency department provides 24/7 access to emergency services. 

AH offers a wide range of primary and secondary services through inpatient outpatient and community-based services and programs. 

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• 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.

Additional Information :

Community Details

New Glasgow has forged itself into the metropolitan hub of the Northumberland Shore. The towns location on the East River made it an ideal launch point for ships that were once built here a booming industry in days gone by. Today the East River is a scenic backdrop for numerous multi-use trails that run alongside it. 

The towns downtown area is characterized by well-preserved Victorian architecture housing a mix of boutiques cafes and local shops. The town is surrounded by natural beauty offering outdoor activities like kayaking and scenic walks along the waterfront trails. 

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