Family Physician - Canso (rotational schedule)

The community of Canso has an opportunity for family physicians to join their team. There is opportunity to engage in research and/or teaching positions with Dalhousie University, if that is of interest. The 6-bed local community hospital, Eastern Memorial Hospital, serves the population in the eastern portion of Guysborough County. The nearest regional hospital, St. Martha's Regional Hospital, is approximately 130 kilometres from Canso. The family practice office is a turnkey collaborative managed by Nova Scotia Health.

• duties include full scope of practice as a family physician providing care to patients within the eastern zone and participating in call
• the physician will be responsible to the zone department head of family practice for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice. They will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

• full-time
• part-time
• week-on/week off scheduling with family practice, inpatient, and emergency room coverage, while preferred, can be negotiated. Training for ED can also be discussed.
  

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

The community of Canso is located on the north eastern part of mainland Nova Scotia near Chedabucto Bay. Within the District of Guysborough, Canso offers scenic beauty along coast and access to trail systems where you can enjoy the outdoors.