Locum - Emergency Medicine - Eastern Passage

Company Description

Eastern Passage Family Practice offers a 0.5 FTE family practice opportunity in the growing coastal community of Eastern Passage, within the Halifax Regional Municipality. This ambulatory care role is based in a new, oceanfront Nova Scotia Health clinic and is supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes two family physicians, two nurse practitioners, a family practice nurse, a CCNS coordinator, social work, and dedicated administrative staff. In addition to clinic-based family medicine, there is an optional opportunity to complement practice hours with subacute hospitalist work at West Bedford Transitional Health, providing a varied and well-supported scope of practice in a modern, team-based setting.

Job Description

Eastern Passage Family Practice is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to provide Locum coverage for July 6 to July 26, 2026.

Compensation is provided by the service, and locum physicians are eligible to access the travel elements of the program, including reimbursement for kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered, and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
•  All family physicians must have membership with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• All specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
•  membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• All applicants must have a current PALS Certification
• All applicants must have a current ATLS Certification
• All applicants must have a current ACLS Certification

Additional Information

Community Details

Eastern Passage is a vibrant coastal community located in the Halifax Regional Municipality, just minutes from downtown Dartmouth and Halifax. Known for its stunning ocean views, boardwalks, and working waterfront, the community offers a relaxed seaside lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, nearby beaches and parks, local shops and cafés, and excellent recreational opportunities along the Atlantic coastline. With close proximity to major hospitals, schools, and transportation routes, Eastern Passage combines small-community charm with the convenience of living within the Halifax region.

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.