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Company Description
The Department of Medicine at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health seeks applications for a part-time one-year locum position as a Movement Disorders Neurologist in the Division of Neurology at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is anticipated that this locum will begin on October 1, 2025, although there is some flexibility to the start date.
The Division of Neurology, one of the 15 divisions within the Department of Medicine, consists of 17 neurologists and provides tertiary care services to patients throughout the Atlantic provinces. The Movement Disorders Program is involved in deep brain stimulation through close collaboration with Neurosurgery supported by an experienced nursing team. The Division has an active Royal College accredited adult neurology residency training program.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be involved in the clinical and academic activities of the movement disorders group at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Clinical duties will focus on caring for patients with movement disorders in the outpatient clinic. Other clinical responsibilities (shared with all members of the Division) include: participation in the overnight and weekend neurology on call rota (including acute stroke management) approximately twice per month with a resident physician, occasional coverage of the inpatient general neurology service supported by a nurse practitioner, the inpatient neurology consultation service, and the daytime neurology emergency call service. The successful candidate will also participate in undergraduate and postgraduate neurology teaching as requested.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold FRCPC (or equivalent) certification in Neurology and must have completed a minimum one-year fellowship in movement disorders. Candidates must be eligible for specialty licensure in Nova Scotia.
Additional Information
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and names and email addresses of three referees to: Department of Medicine Physician Resource Office, c/o Heather Fraser, by email: Heather.Fraser@nshealth.ca. All applicants must indicate if they are legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident, open work permit, etc.) when applying, either via email or within application documents. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications will be accepted until August 3, 2025.
An attractive remuneration package through an alternative funding plan will apply. Academic appointment ranking will be based on qualifications and experience.
The Department of Medicine is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. Nova Scotia offers exceptional cultural and recreational opportunities in addition to an outstanding quality of life in all domains. Halifax is a compact but cosmopolitan city situated on the rugged Atlantic coast and offers a way of life rich in community, arts and culture, sports and physical activity, and natural beauty. The city has an excellent walkability rating and has been described as a ‘Walkers Paradise’.
