Anesthesiology - Kentville

Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) is seeking an anesthesiologist to work with a collegial team of ten anesthesiologists who value work-life balance.

Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) opened its doors to patients in 1992. The hospital serves the people of Kings and Annapolis Counties, and provides specialty services as a referral centre for the Annapolis Valley and other areas of Western Nova Scotia.

Located in Kentville, VRH is a 137 inpatient bed facility that provides inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care to approximately 80,000 residents. The facility completes approximately 5,800 cases/year with 800 deliveries/year. There is a full surgical program with after-hours surgical coverage for emergency and non-elective procedures.

Services:

• surgical services
• internal medicine services (including cardiology and respirology)
• intensive care
• emergency medicine
• obstetrics
• pediatrics
• radiology/diagnostic imaging
• psychiatry/mental health and addiction services

• work a full scope of practice as an anesthesiologist to provide care to the patients within Western Zone
  • surgical services covered at VRH include: general surgery, orthopedic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, ENT (including pediatric inpatients)
  • special interest in intensive care and/or pain management would be assets
• participating in call shifts
• provide support to the Western Zone if required, which includes day-time coverage and occasional overnight/weekend coverage
• be responsible to the Zone Anesthesia Department Head for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice
• operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority

• full-time
• equal participation in 1:10 on-call schedule (on-call stipend available)

• 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)
• membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Located in beautiful Annapolis Valley, Kentville is near several award-winning wineries, the Minas Basin - which boasts some of the highest tides in the world - and Acadia University. It offers a vibrant arts community, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and a variety of well-developed outdoor activities for its 6,200 residents. All within just a one-hour drive to Halifax and an international airport, Kentville is a rural town close to urban amenities. The Annapolis Valley provides many opportunities that contribute to an exceptional quality of life including outdoor activities, education, arts and culture, and a stunning natural environment. Watch: Have It All