Family Medicine - L'Ardoise - Dr. Kingston Community Health Centre

Company Description

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, delivering care through hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Job Description

Join an established vibrant community-supported health home in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton Island. Dr. Kingston Community Health Centre is seeking up to 2 full-time family physicians to join their local family practice team. The team includes 1 full-time family practice nurse, 1 full-time nurse practitioner, a visiting dietician, and a visiting social worker working collaboratively together to provide primary care to the community. This opportunity requires participation in nursing home coverage. 

Opportunity exists to participate in a variety of other areas that fit your professional interests and skill set including, but not limited to, emergency room/urgent care coverage, addictions medicine, hospitalist, etc. Physicians are supported to engage in research and/or teaching positions with Dalhousie University. This clinic utilizes MedAccess as the EMR, and administrative support staff is available to physicians. 

This clinic is unique in its active community participation in programming, embracing social determinants of health, and promoting rural health. It is also set on a rocky outcropping overlooking the ocean and nearby Point Michaud Provincial Park. 

The patient population leans to an older, rural population and patients can come from an existing panel or drawn from the registry. 

If you enjoy coastal lifestyles and vistas, and a patient population that is engaged in their own and the community's health, this clinic is for you!

Responsibilities

• provide comprehensive, full-scope primary health care to practice patients of all ages and stages of health and illness
• maintain timely and accurate patient records using a provincially approved electronic medical record (EMR)
• participate in quality improvement, practice evaluation, and other activities that support the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care
• attend regular physician and team meetings
• comply with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies, and professional standards of Nova Scotia Health
• partake in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development opportunities 
• participate in teaching of medical learners

Expected Hours

• Full-time Equivalency or Part-Time
• weekly hours: [insert hours per week as per the FTE]
• call schedule: [insert if applicable]
• 46/52 weeks per year [change if needed]

Remuneration

• Longitudinal Family Medicine (LFM) contract approximately [INSERT SALARY RANGE] CAD
• family physicians in Nova Scotia are compensated based on the LFM payment model or Fee for Service (FFS)

Incentives 

Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives, relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia. View Incentive Details Here

Benefits 

Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package through Doctors Nova Scotia including health and dental, EMR grants, CME funding, parental leave, and physician advisors. Visit Doctors Nova Scotia for more information. 

Province of Nova Scotia offers funded locum coverage and the Physician Retirement Fund matching program. 

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Facility Information

This opportunity is appropriate for either exclusively office-based care or additional practice options. The Dr. Kingston Community Health Centre is approximately 30 minutes from the local hospital, Strait Richmond Hospital (SRH).  The two regional referral centres for the area include Cape Breton Regional Hospital (located in Sydney) and Antigonish Memorial Regional Hospital.  Both regional hospitals are located approximately 90 minutes away from L'Ardoise. 

Community Details

Nestled along the rugged Eastern coast of Cape Breton Island, just 10 minutes from St. Peter’s, L’Ardoise beckons travelers with its rich tapestry of Acadian heritage and breathtaking coastal vistas. Steeped in history and tradition, this quaint community invites visitors to immerse themselves in its vibrant culture and explore the timeless beauty of its surroundings. Nearby Point Michaud Beach is a surfer’s paradise with consistent waves, lifeguards, and rentals available.   
  
As you wander through the charming village of L’Ardoise, you'll encounter a palpable sense of pride in its Acadian roots. From lively festivals celebrating music and cuisine to the atmosphere of the quaint fishing village that harkens back to a simpler time, every corner of this coastal gem tells a story of resilience and perseverance.  

But it's not just the cultural heritage that draws people to L’Ardoise; it's also the awe-inspiring natural scenery that captivates the soul. With sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean stretching out to the horizon and rugged cliffs carved by centuries of wind and waves, this is a place where every vista is a work of art waiting to be discovered.  

Learn more about L'Ardoise here.

Practicing in Nova Scotia

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. 

Building a Diverse Workforce

The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province.