Job Description

Truro is seeking a full-time Hospitalist.  Join Nova Scotias thriving healthcare ecosystem where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative compassionate care for generations to come.

There is an opportunity for applicants to engage in research and/or have medical teaching positions with Dalhousie University should that be of interest. The current remuneration arrangement is a set daily rate as per the provincial hospitalist agreement with a stipend plus fee-for-service billings for on-call work. Scheduling is flexible. Fulltime is seven full days on seven days off working roughly 24 weeks a year. Part time is anything less (i.e. seven days per month 14 days per month of half days (4.5 hrs/day) seven days per quarter etc.). Overnight call is split amongst the group of five physicians. 

Responsibilities

• Duties include full scope of practice as a hospitalist providing care to patients within the Northern 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.
• Provide care and coordination of community-based care and secondary and tertiary level health care. 
• Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority. 
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities. 

Expected Hours

• Permanent Full-Time
• Part time
• On call

Remuneration

• Remuneration - daily (1545.56 per day as per April 1 2025 of the Physician Agreement)

Incentives 

Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure cost and difficulty that comes with relocation. 

Benefits

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental EMR grants funded locum coverage CME funding parental leave physician advisors and more!

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Learn more about 

Colchester East Hants Health Centre 

Colchester East Hants Health Centre opened its doors to patients in 2012. Located in Truro it serves as the main acute care facility for the residents of Colchester and East Hants Counties serving a population of approximately 75000. Rooted in community support the health centre has 122 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of inpatient outpatient and satellite services. 

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). 
• Coverage with the  Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) or proof of alternative coverage.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support(BCLS)

Additional Information :

Community Details

Truro 

Truro is a large vibrant town known for its historic charm cultural richness and strategic location. Known as the Hub of Nova Scotia the towns central location makes it a vital transportation and commercial centre contributing to its dynamic atmosphere. With a history dating back to the 18th century Truros beautiful downtown area is adorned with well-preserved Victorian architecture and thriving with unique shops and dining.  

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life professional development and community involvement. Thats what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine. 

Building a Diverse Workforce

The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. We are dedicated to equity diversity inclusion and truth and reconciliation and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier more equitable communities across the province. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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