Ophthalmology

Company Description

Yarmouth is located at the southwestern most tip of Nova Scotia serving a population of approximately 60,000 in three counties. Affordable housing is available on stunning ocean and lake-frontage properties. Yarmouth is the recreational, entertainment and shopping hub of the southwest area. There is so much to enjoy about the Southwestern end of Nova Scotia, including a unique and storied Acadian French history and beaches that take your breath away! Yarmouth is also connected to the United States through an international ferry service in the summer months.  Our enviable combination of urban amenities and rural natural beauty offers an excellent quality of life for the people that live here. Nova Scotia offers the medical professional opportunities found in larger cities while maintaining a work-life balance in livable, walkable, and affordable communities.
For more details on living and practicing in Yarmouth, please watch Why Practice in South West Nova Scotia and Edge of Everywhere videos, and visit Town of Yarmouth and Yarmouth and Acadian Shores.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Yarmouth Regional Hospital (YRH) is seeking a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certified ophthalmologist to work alongside two other comprehensive ophthalmologists, each with their own private, fee-for-service practices situated within the hospital. The hospital serves patients from Yarmouth County as well as Digby and Shelburne Counties.

The position is suited to a true comprehensive ophthalmologist, providing general ophthalmic care for medical glaucoma, retina, cornea, uveitis, low vision, lids and cataracts. Interest or additional training in glaucoma and/or oculoplastics would be an asset.

The Operating Room, located at YRH, has an outstanding surgical support staff. There is OR time available for cataract surgery. 

The Dalhousie Eye Care Centre (NSEC/IWK) is located in Halifax, approximately three hours away, and provides extensive sub-specialty care.

The successful applicant will be a strong patient-oriented team player who can interact successfully with other team members.

Responsibilities

• work as a full scope of practice ophthalmologist to provide care to the patients within the Western Zone
• support the Nova Scotia Health Authority in advancing the delivery of specialty care by liaising with the applicable staff within the zone and province
• provide consultation support to the Western Zone, which includes day-time coverage and occasional overnight/weekend coverage
• be accountable to the patient population in the Western Zone by providing care to the local population 
• be responsible to the Zone Surgery Department Head for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice
• operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority

Qualifications

All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) 

• all specialists must be certified with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) 
• membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) 

Additional Information

Expected Hours

• full-time