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.
Join an established collaborative family practice in North Sydney, working alongside physicians, NPs, family practice nurses, social workers, and allied health to provide primary care to the community. Northside General Collaborative offers supportive practice in a spacious and conveniently located clinic with opportunities for hospital work, urgent care, procedures, and teaching residents or medical learners.
Located 20 minutes from Sydney, Northside General Collaborative is conveniently located within the Northside General Hospital, offering a bright and welcoming environment with large windows overlooking the beautiful North Sydney waterfront. The collaborative provides convenient access to a range of in-house hospital services, supporting comprehensive and accessible care for patients in a comfortable setting.
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Incentives
Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives, relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia. View Incentive Details Here
Benefits
Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives, relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia. View Incentive Details Here
Facility Information
Northside General (NG) is one of the community hospitals that operate as part of a four-hospital complex that includes New Waterford Consolidated, Glace Bay and the Cape Breton Regional hospitals. It serves the communities of North Sydney, Sydney Mines and surrounding areas. Located in North Sydney, NG provides inpatient, outpatient, and community-based care. The hospital also has a 22-bed continuing long term care unit, 14 transitional care (ALC) beds, and 45 medical beds.
https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/northside-general-hospital
Community Details
As the largest urban area on Cape Breton Island and the island’s historical capital, Sydney is the perfect mix of urban charm and down-home hospitality. This small city offers a blend of rich cultural heritage and contemporary living set against the backdrop of Cape Breton Island’s rugged landscapes. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, from local markets and shops to cultural events that celebrate Cape Breton’s music and traditions. Sydney is a place where the past meets the present, offering residents and visitors a warm and welcoming atmosphere enriched by its maritime legacy and the stunning natural beauty that surrounds it.
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.
