Neonatologist -Sydney

Company Description

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH), in Sydney, NS, is seeking a full-time neonatologist to join their team. The successful candidate will join the current 6 physician Pediatrics team in Eastern zone. The CBRH has a 10 bed Neonatal Intensive care unit along with an 8-bed pediatrics unit. On average 1000 deliveries take place at the CBRH each year with numbers steadily increasing. The opportunity is available immediately.

CBRH opened its door to patients in 1995. Now, it is the second largest acute care facility in Nova Scotia that serves more than 200,000 patients a year. It is part of a four-hospital complex that also includes Glace Bay, New Waterford Consolidated, and Northside General Hospitals. Located in the historic town of Sydney, CBRH has 162 acute care beds, 36 emergency beds, 23 intermediate and critical care beds, 40 maternal child beds, 52 mental health and addiction beds, and nine palliative care beds. The hospital provides a range of primary and secondary services through in-patient, outpatient, and community-based programs.
Services:

• anesthesiology 
• cancer and supportive care
• cardiac respiratory
• dermatology
• diabetes education services
• diagnostic imaging
• dialysis
• emergency medicine
• general surgery
• geriatric assessment and rehabilitation
• intensive care unit
• internal medicine
• laboratory services
• maternal/child support services
• mental health and addiction services
• neonatal care
• nutrition and diabetic counseling
• obstetrics and gynecology
• occupational therapy
• ophthalmology
• otolaryngology
• palliative care
• physiotherapy
• plastic surgery
• social work
• spiritual and religious care
• volunteer services

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Assist in delivery and care of patients at any gestational age, however long term care >25 wks
• In house 7.5 hr per weekday to cover all neonatal services in NICU LDR/OR, Mother baby unit and perinatal clinic.  In house coverage is split with second neonatologist.
• Teaching; residents and students – there is a renumeration for teaching

Expected Hours

• 37.5 hours per week 
• On call – split all calls with other neonatologists to provide 365 days neonatal coverage. On call is on first basis for very sick neonates and deliveries <30 wks, on second base when pediatrician on call that covers NICU needs help
• On calls are not 1:2 but in blocks when in service in NICU.

Qualifications

Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)

Additional Information

Sydney is a vibrant port city on the edge of the beautiful Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Cape Breton Regional Municipality is the second largest municipality in the province of Nova Scotia.  With a population of approximately 115,000, Cape Breton Island is known for its rich Celtic culture and stunning scenery. You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We host an array of shops, restaurants, golf courses, entertainment and amenities including an airport and cruise ship terminal. In addition, the region remains young, diverse and vibrant as it is the home to Cape Breton University.

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. 

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.