Pediatrician Opportunities in Nova Scotia, Canada
Register your interest to connect with our Recruitment Team and explore exciting opportunities to practice pediatrics in Nova Scotia, Canada.
A fulfilling practice and life in Nova Scotia, Canada
Pediatricians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That’s what makes practicing pediatrics in Nova Scotia unique. Pediatricians 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 allow for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.
Team-based care, competitive incentives and a coastal lifestyle unlike anywhere else.
Practice and live fully in Yarmouth
Yarmouth Regional Hospital is seeking full-time pediatricians to join an existing service with a fully equipped office that is practice ready. Have the opportunity to work as a precepter with medical students and residents in addition to offering your expertise on pediatric care to various committees. Work with a collaborative team of administration, nurses and brand new tools to help children in the community stay calm.
Yarmouth, known for its scenic coastal beauty and unique charm is located at the southwestern most tip of Nova Scotia. Affordable housing is available on stunning ocean and lake-frontage properties. Yarmouth is the recreational, entertainment and shopping hub of the southwest area.
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Practice and live fully in Antigonish
St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish is seeking a half-time pediatrician to provide coverage starting on January 1, 2027. Consult with community midwives, family physicians and obstetricians in the women and childrens unit. You will also be supported by the on site laboratory, diagnostic imaging and colleagues in many specialties with access to our tertiary care colleagues.
The town of Antigonish is a family-friendly, creative, university community where the hospital is an easy walk or cycle away from the town centre. The commute to work can be so easy, with minimal traffic and no congestion. The county surrounding the town boasts spectacular natural beauty and also has a wide range of affordable housing.
Current Pediatric Opportunities
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Physician benefits and incentives
Pediatricians starting their practice in Nova Scotia can access competitive compensation, negotiated benefits and attractive incentives. This financial package, combined with Nova Scotia’s vibrant coastal lifestyle and supportive medical community, renders it an ideal destination for advancing your career.
Negotiated Benefits
Physicians in Nova Scotia are provided with health and dental benefits, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, and parental leave.
Site Visit Program
Experience life in Nova Scotia and explore practice opportunities. This program reimburses you (and one guest) for a one-time visit to beautiful Nova Scotia. You must be eligible for a license in Nova Scotia, and work with a recruiter to obtain approval from Nova Scotia Health prior to your visit.
Relocation Reimbursement Allowance
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to $20,000 upon accepting an offer in Nova Scotia.
Rural Specialist Retention Incentive
Eligible specialist physicians working in Nova Scotia’s rural communities will receive a $16,000 annual payment after three years.
Government Incentive Programs
Family physicians and specialists working in community in the Central Zone may be eligible for up to $75,000 in incentives. Those establishing practices outside the Central Zone may be eligible for up to $125,000 over five years.
Physician Retirement Incentive
The retirement benefit is available to all full- and part-time doctors who are licensed to work in Nova Scotia and provide direct patient care or clinical services. The amounts doctors can receive based on their years of service, are as follows:
- Five or fewer years of service – $5,000 annually; no savings contribution by the doctor is required
- Five to 15 years – up to $10,000 annually
- More than 15 years – up to $15,000 annually.
Register your interest
Connect with a Recruiter
Connect with our Physician Recruitment Consultant, Rebecca Cassidy at Rebecca.Cassidy@nshealth.ca today and learn more about practice opportunities in Nova Scotia.
