We (Nova Scotia Health) would like to acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We acknowledge with great respect the diverse histories and cultures of all Mi’kmaq people and pay our utmost respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We are all Treaty people, and our relationship is based on peace and friendship
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.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Please Note: This is a designated position. The successful candidate must be from the following designated group in order to be considered; must self-identify as Indigenous and be able to verify that they are a recognized member of a First Nation community. When applying, please ensure your Candidate Profile and Personal Information is up to date which includes any self-identifications.
These are full scope practices, providing care for patients at all stages of life.
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Community Details
The Millbrook First Nation is a Mi'kmaq community located within the town of Truro, positioned in the Hub of Nova Scotia. Millbrook provides opportunities for their Membership by creating a diverse range of economic development initiatives to aid in strengthening capacity, wealth, and improving overall well-being of the Community.
Millbrook’s laser focus consists of bringing economic, social, and cultural perspectives to all economic development initiatives and for the Community through business development, land and resource development and acquisitions, labor force reinvestment and development, procurement and partnership development and socio-economic and Community development.
Millbrook has thrived in economic development in the past decade with large scale projects such as the Millbrook Power Centre and the Shannon Park development and continues to actively pursue joint venture opportunities with local, national, and international companies in a broad diversity of sectors and includes medium to large-scale industrial projects, clean tech, alternative/green energy, fisheries, and tourism.
In addition to the existing Millbrook Health Centre, a collaborative partnership between Millbrook First Nation and Nova Scotia Health is set to bring about the construction of an enhanced health home for the community and surrounding areas. This project will provide much-needed increased access to communities where the population is growing. The intent is for the new health facility to include expansive space for a collaborative family practice, an urgent/afterhours primary care clinic, a state-of-the-art chronic disease clinic, blood collection services, a primary care centre for individuals who do not have a provider, adult outpatient mental health services, collaborative space for medical teaching activities, and dedicated cultural space for cultural learning.
Truro is home to more than 12,000 residents and a thriving business community. Residents of Truro enjoy active living. They often boast about Victoria Park, a natural 400 acre woodland park in the centre of town, and their state-of-the art recreation centre (Rath Eastlink Community Centre) that offers an NHL sized arena, a competition-sized (25m) swimming pool, a water slide, a fitness centre, and a rock climbing wall. Truro is known for its excellent education offerings for students of all ages in English and French, particularly its high school level arts programs and extra-curricular performances. Truro is home to a campus for Nova Scotia Community College, The Institute of Human Services Education, and the Agricultural Campus of Dalhousie University. Truro is conveniently located less than one hour's commute to Halifax and 30 minutes to the Halifax International Airport.
This beautiful part of the province has something for everyone. It's as diverse in landscape as it is in recreational and cultural opportunities. Spanning from the warm water beaches of the Northumberland Straight to the surreally stunning Bay of Fundy, the region features vibrant towns, the province’s best downhill skiing, festivals and events galore, and a terroir ideal for the production of wine.
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.
