Associate Physician-Primary Health Care

Req ID: 202103

Location: Central Zone, Novas Medical, Spryfield Children’s Health Clinic

Department: PHC CZ HPC FP DFM Spryfield

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1

Management/Non Union P osition

Posting Closing Date: 22-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About The Opportunity

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OUTPATIENT CARE:

The Community Pediatrics AssociatePhysician a licensed physician employed by Nova Scotia Health to provide medical care under the supervision of a fully licensed physician. The Associate Physician will have clearly defined clinical duties within the Department of Community Pediatrics in outpatient setting. The Community Pediatric Associate Physician would primarily be responsible for direct patient care activities under the supervision of an attending Pediatrician. The Associate Physician will report directly to the Central Zone Executive Medical Director through the department of Primary Health Care.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Make regular rounds with the clinical supervisor.
• Liaise with nurses, attending staff, crisis workers and other members of the health care team in the development and management of the overall patient care plan.
• Communicate with patients, families (with consent), and other physicians and medical practitioners concerning patient care.
• Manage the day-to-day care of patients, including writing medical orders, in consultation with the clinical supervisor and clinic staff.
• Complete medical records and provide reports, etc following NSH patient privacy and documentation standards.
• Perform assessments and examinations within the scope of their demonstrated competence and privileges and according to established policies and protocols.
• Contribute to a respectful workplace.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• These responsibilities are meant to be indicative of the job responsibilities and duties and are not all-inclusive.
  
  

About You

• Must meet the requirements to obtain a Clinical Assistant License from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia ( http://cpsns.ns.ca/definedlicense.aspx )
• Must have obtained (in writing) Review of Qualifications from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia prior to application deadline. Please upload this with your application
• CMPA coverage required
• ACLS certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Lie Support (PALS) required
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Must be able to promote and maintain good interpersonal skills
• Completion of the equivalence of a rotating internship.
• Postgraduate training and experience in Community Pediatrics is an asset.
• Experience in active general or family practice in the community would be considered an asset.
• Physical demand - Must be able to sit, stand, walk and perform duties as outlined above
• Mental and Visual demand – High; must be able to deal with stressful situations
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
  
  

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent Full-time position / 96 Hours Bi-weekly
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$52.70 - $67.13 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.