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Family Physician - Canso

Provide full-scope family physician care to patients within the eastern zone and participate in the call rotation. Collaborate with the Zone Department Head of Family Practice and adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws.

  • On-site
  • Tickle Road, NS
  • Posted Aug 16, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Requisition ID: 45501 Opportunity Type: Permanent Estimated Annual Salary: 365,000 Type of Remuneration: LFM - Longitudinal Family Medicine Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Relocation Program; Site Visit Program For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact [email protected] ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY The community of Canso has an opportunity for one full-time physician. There is opportunity to engage in research and/or teaching positions with Dalhousie University, if that is of interest. The local community hospital, Eastern Memorial Hospital, serves the population in the eastern portion of Guysborough County. The nearest regional hospital, St. Martha's Regional Hospital, is approximately 130 kilometres from Canso. The compensation model for the position is an alternate payment plan (APP). The family practice office is community owned and staffed with administrative support. RESPONSIBILITIES * duties include full scope of practice as a family physician providing care to patients within the eastern zone and participating in call * the physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head of Family Practice for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice, and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority. EXPECTED HOURS * full-time * part-time * flexible scheduling QUALIFICATIONS * eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia [https://cpsns.ns.ca/] (CPSNS) * eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada [https://www.cfpc.ca/Home/] (CFPC) * membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association [https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/home] (CMPA) COMMUNITY DETAILS The community of Canso is located on the north eastern part of mainland Nova Scotia near Chedabucto Bay. Within the District of Guysborough, Canso offers scenic beauty along coast and access to trail systems where you can enjoy the outdoors. 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.

What you’ll do

Provide full-scope family physician care to patients within the eastern zone and participate in the call rotation. Collaborate with the Zone Department Head of Family Practice and adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws.

Requirements

Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is required.

Benefits

• Relocation Program • Site Visit Program

Listed skills

  • Clinical carePreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Family Medicine
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Research
  • Medical Teaching
  • Full Scope of Practice
  • Call Participation

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Science & Research
  • Education

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week