Family Medicine - New Waterford

The New Waterford Collaborative Practice in New Waterford, Nova Scotia is searching for a family physician to join this robust and rewarding practice. The successful candidate will join five other Family Physicians, two Nurse Practitioners, as well as a Family Practice Nurse, Social Worker, and a part-time Dietitian.

• delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
• work with other providers in the clinic to provide cross coverage and same day access
• participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities
• utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members

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

Failte (that’s “welcome”, for those not up to speed on their Gaelic)!
New Waterford, located on Cape Breton Island, is one of the communities in the Eastern Zone. New Waterford has a population of just over 7,000 people at all stages of life, including physicians and their families: see for yourself, here! There is an elementary school, and a middle school/high school to accommodate growing families. Here, you will join a community-oriented group of friendly, vibrant people who take part in local gatherings and festivals to celebrate their history and region.
Within New Waterford are amenities like grocery stores, a local and gym facility, and local and national restaurants. Just 20 minutes away from Sydney, the region’s urban centre and location of Cape Breton Regional Hospital, you are never far away from exactly what you need. In Cape Breton, you are also never far from unreal beauty to hike, swim, cycle, or golf. Parks, hiking trails, and the view of lifetime is around every corner.
In addition, the region remains young and vibrant thanks to nearby Cape Breton University, located 15 minutes away from New Waterford.