Family Medicine - Dartmouth South PCC X2 Positions

at  Nova Scotia Health Authority

Requisition ID: 158469
Opportunity Type: Permanent
Estimated Annual Salary: 365,000
Type of Remuneration: LFM - Longitudinal Family Medicine
Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs:
For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact Physician.Resources@novascotia.ca

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a full-time family physician. The Physician will be located in the community of Dartmouth South, 380 Portland Street. This clinic is collaborative in nature and consists of two family physicians, a nurse practitioner, a family practice nurse, and a pharmacist. This clinic will support a blend of attached and unattached patients, allowing for a diverse practice experience. It is managed by Nova Scotia Health with administrative support and is fully integrated on a Med Access enterprise with other Primary Care Clinic sites in Central Zone.
The is a brand new, well maintained facility with access to a meeting space. There is on site parking for staff and is on a direct bus route. Dartmouth South PCC will work closely with community partners to deliver health education that align with PHC principles.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Examine patients and take their histories, order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures
• Advise patients on health care. health promotion and disease prevention
• Consultation and referral to other medical practitioners
• Act as a patient’s advocate
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments, inoculations and vaccinations
• Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases as per Nova Scotia Public Health requirements