Hospitalist Department of Psychiatry Halifax

This is an opportunity in Mental Health Hospitalist Medicine.

The position would involve a unique team approach to inpatient care where Mental Health Hospitalists provide comprehensive compassionate high-quality care which involves patients as active participants in their own care.  All aspects of the position would require the physician to work with multi-disciplinary teams in an enthusiastic manner with the capacity for self-direction.

This is a 0.8 FTE position. There would be the opportunity to work an additional 0.2 FTE with the correction services. Base compensation is pro-rated to FTE level and is in alignment with the APP contract.

Qualifications :

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

• Medical degree and current registration or eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia 
• Possession of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) designation or equivalent or eligibility to sit for the CFPC examination
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to maintain clear records of patient evaluations and clinical thought process 
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Must be eligible for medical staff privileges with the Nova Scotia Health Authority

For information on licensure in Nova Scotia please consult the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia website at .

Additional Information :

Application instructions:

Please send your application with a current cv cover letter and the names and addresses of three referees to Aleya MacNeil Physician Resource Manager Department of Psychiatry Dalhousie University:

Note:  Please do not apply through this portal.  All application materials should be sent directly to  

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply although Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness.

The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people persons with a disability racially visible persons women persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time