Family Medicine - Halifax Primary Care Clinic

Company Description

The Halifax Primary Care Clinic supports the management of patients without a primary care provider for needs unable to be delivered though Virtual Care NS. This team will be supported by family physicians, nurse practitioners, family practice nurses, pharmacist, physiotherapist, continuing care coordinators, and care team assistants. On-site administrative support is available for all providers.  This clinic is conveniently located in the Halifax Shopping Centre on Mumford Road.

This clinic offers support for non-rostered patients of all ages. The incoming physician(s) would be expected to provide care to a broadly defined socio-demographic patient population.

Payment for this position is on a sessional hourly rate as per the 2023-2027 Physician Agreement. There is no overhead for this position

The clinic is seeking a physician(s) who can commit to 0.5 FTE (i.e., 2 and ½ days per week) or more (1.0 FTE is available).

The physician must be eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia in order to be considered.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Examine patients, take health histories, order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures, advise patients on health care, health promotion, and disease prevention

Consult and refer to other medical practitioners and follow-up as needed Delivery of primary care to patients with complex medical needs until they are assigned to a permanent provider

Act as advocate for patients' care needs

Prescribe and administer medications, treatments, and immunizations,  

Report births, deaths, contagious and other reportable conditions as per Nova Scotia Public Health requirements

Participate collaboratively as a member of the primary care team

Actively participate in continuous quality improvement, patient safety, and primary care developmental initiatives to optimize access to patient-centered care

Expected Hours

Full or part time hours – The clinic is seeking a physician(s) who can commit to 0.5 FTE (i.e., 2 and ½ days per week) or more (1.0 FTE is available).

Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• All family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Additional Information

Community Details

Halifax, the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia's capital city, sits in the center of Nova Scotia's east coast and is an important seaport that looks out over one of the world's largest natural harbours.

Halifax is a perfect paradox. We are where land meets sea, old meets new, urban meets rural, and traditional meets trendy. We balance a relaxing pace with modern urban amenities and affordability with world class-experiences. We value our strong historical ties but drive to shake up the norm. This perfect balance makes Halifax one of the best places in the world to visit, no matter what a visitor is looking for: see for yourself in this video!

Nature lovers will find sandy beaches, beautiful gardens, and hiking, birding, and beachcombing. Urbanites can enjoy the symphony, live theater, art galleries, and museums, along with a lively nightlife that includes brewpubs and a great culinary scene.

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.