Family Medicine - Atlantic Medical Clinic

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Halifax the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotias capital city sits in the center of Nova Scotias east coast and is an important seaport that looks out over one of the worlds 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: see for yourself in this video!

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.

to three Dalhousie campuses Halifax is a vibrant coastal urban centre of 425000 people that has everything youd expect from a big city within a close-knit community. One of Canadas fastest-growing cities Halifax is home to innovative tech and entrepreneurial communities as well as thriving financial and ocean technology sectors. Halifax plays an essential role in the economic development of the North Atlantic seaboard and fosters a flourishing offshore industry ground-breaking life sciences research and development and a wealth of business opportunities. Ranked as first among mid-sized cities in North America in overall cost competitiveness Halifax is the economic leader in the region with the resource labour force and cost advantages to attract high-profile businesses. The spectacular location and creative sides of Halifax are what make the city truly one-of-a-kind. The city boasts a vibrant atmosphere including live Theatre world-class Symphonic performances and many museums and art galleries. Halifax is also home to sports franchises rowing clubs as well as an active inter-university sports scene a thriving amateur sports culture and many opportunities for personal fitness. There are also endless outdoor adventures to be had while kayaking sailing surfing hiking rock-climbing skiing whale watching and more.
Dalhousie is the leading graduate and research university of Atlantic Canada with more than 18500 students including 3500 in graduate programs from 115 countries. Its medical school () founded in 1868 teaches scientific excellence and humanity in medicine facilitates leading health research influences social and health policy and helps drive the regional economy. Through Dalhousie the Department of Surgery is affiliated with New Brunswicks Horizon Health Network and has additional affiliated staff throughout the Maritime provinces.
Nova Scotia Health () is the largest employer in the province. More than 23000 employees 2500 physicians and 7000 volunteers combine to provide care at more than 45 facilities throughout the province. The Central Zone provides core health services to 400000 Halifax region residents (40% of the population of Nova Scotia) and tertiary and quaternary acute care services to residents of Atlantic Canada. The QEII Health Sciences Centre is the principal teaching hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University and a centre for health care research.
IWK Health Centre () provides quality care to women children youth and families in the Maritimes and beyond. It is engaged in leading-edge research works to promote healthy lifestyles for families and supports education opportunities for health professionals and other learners. Services provided by the Health Centre are delivered through three programs: Childrens Health Mental Health and Addictions and Womens and Newborn Health.

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.  
 

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 self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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Full-time