Intensivist

Company Description

The Department of Critical Care at Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH) is seeking a skilled and well-rounded intensivist with base specialty training in either Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Anesthesiology to join our group. Successful applicant would work approximately 18 weeks of ICU annually as well as coverage of base specialty when not in ICU. Opportunities exist for academic appointments, and to engage in a variety of leadership projects and quality improvement endeavors. 

Job Description

Responsibilities

Our level-2 intensive care is staffed by two daytime intensivists with shared night call. We are an academic site affiliated with Dalhousie University and have regular medical students, residents, as well as ICU and GIM fellows. The ICU handles all critically ill patients in the catchment area and is well supported with equipment for point of care ultrasound, percutaneous tracheostomy, transesophageal echocardiography, and bronchoscopy. Responsibilities are divided between both daytime staff and include coverage of ICU as well as the Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU), consultations, and code blue coverage in daytime hours. 

Expected Hours

Full Time

On call requirement 

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada with Critical Care designation, or eligible for examination 
• Medical Doctorate (MD) or equivalent and have completed Critical Care subspecialty qualifications. 
• Two recent references of good standing 
• Hold and/or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) 

Additional Information

Community Details

Failte (that’s “welcome”, for those not up to speed on their Gaelic)!

Sydney is the historic capital of Cape Breton and largest urban centre on the island. From the harbourfront boardwalk complete with buskers and visiting cruise ships to the world’s largest fiddle, Sydney will be sure to charm you! Physicians and their families build rewarding lives and careers in Cape Breton; see for yourself, here! 

It is in convenient proximity to all the major attractions on the Island like the world famous Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in the beautiful village of Baddeck, and 6 amazing golf courses! You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We have a full array of shops, restaurants, services, entertainment and amenities. In addition, the region remains young and vibrant as it is home to Cape Breton University.

Music is a large part of our Scottish cultural background. Sydney is surrounded by many smaller communities, each one offering its own uniqueness to an interested person. Here, kitchen parties are a way of life and you’re never too far from the beautiful Highlands that inspired the region’s first immigrants to name the province New Scotland. You will experience the view of a lifetime around every corner, and surround yourself with the friendliest people in every community. Hike, cycle, swim, golf – all in an almost unreal beauty.
 

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.