Locum - Emergency Medicine - Lunenburg - Fisherman's Memorial Hospital

Company Description

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, delivering care through hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Job Description

Fisherman's Memorial Hospital (FMH) has a great opportunity for a Family Medicine Emergency locum physician to join their medical team during a period of active recruitment. Emergency Medicine fellowship is not a requirement for this position, the Emergency Department is open from 7:30 am to 11:30 pm daily.

Responsibilities:

• examine patients and take their histories
• order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures
• advise patients on health care, health promotion, and disease prevention
• consult and refer to other medical practitioners
• act as a patient advocate
• prescribe and administer medications and treatments, inoculations and vaccinations

Remuneration

• generous hourly rate
• accommodations up to $300 per night 
• travel expenses (including air fare up to $1,500)
• travel time up to 10 hours per week
• licensing fees for College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSNS)

Qualifications

•  all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
•  all family physician must have membership with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
•  membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• all applicants must have a current PALS Certification
• all applicants must have a current ATLS Certification
• College of Family Physicians of Canada ER certification considered an asset

Additional Information

Facility Details 

Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital (FMH) is an acute care community hospital that opened its doors to patients in 1952. Located in Lunenburg, FMH provides inpatient, outpatient, emergency, long-term care (LTC), and community-based services. It has 30 beds in addition to a 23-bed Veteran’s Unit. The hospital is well-equipped with diagnostic and treatment services.  

Community Details

Old Town Lunenburg is one of the only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Lunenburg’s distinctive waterfront features brightly painted buildings that reflect its seafaring past. Lunenburg is renowned for its connection to the fishing industry, and its fleet of iconic working schooners, adds to the nautical charm

Practicing in Nova Scotia

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's 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 Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq 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.