Locum - Hospitalist - Kentville

Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) is seeking locum hospitalist physicians to provide coverage for Augustand September 15 to 28 2025. The program currently consists of five hospitalist lines covering 715 acute patients. VRH is a close knit and very collegial site providing ample support and a rewarding work experience. 

Expected Hours

• The standard work week is 7 days on 7 days off open to discuss alternative scheduling such as weekend coverage evening/overnight shifts partial weeks etc.
• Full line and half line available. Frequency can be negotiated.
• 8 am5 pm daily 7 days a week for the week you are scheduled
• Remuneration is a daily rate of $1545.56 for a full line with additional call rates plus feeforservice billings for anyone seen after 5 pm and before 8 am
• There are also sessional rates for callback services which are subject to the prevailing annual MSU increase in accordance with thePhysician Agreement and any future negotiated agreements.

Compensation is provided by the service and locum physicians are eligible to access the travel elements of the program including reimbursement for kilometrage per diems accommodations (up to $300 per night) and airfare (up to $1500 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.

Qualifications :

• must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• membership with Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Located in beautiful Annapolis Valley Kentville is near the famous Minas Basin which boasts some of the highest tides in the world. Acadia University is in the neighbouring Town of Wolfville. The area is home to several awardwinning wineries and plenty of dining. It offers a lively arts community a strong emphasis on worklife balance quality public and private schools and a variety of welldeveloped outdoor activities for its 6200 residents. All within just a onehour drive to Halifax and an international airport Kentville is a rural town close to urban amenities.

The beautiful Annapolis Valley spans over 100 km and is rich in both history and culture. There is a diverse agricultural industry with an abundance of farm markets. The many communities throughout the valley each have their unique qualities and charm. Vibrant arts museums hiking & biking trails live theatre parks recreational activities cafes and restaurants along with specialty shops are just some examples of what youll find. There is lots to do and see in the Annapolis Valley! 

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 teambased 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. 

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People African Nova Scotians Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and selfidentify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.