General Practitioner in Oncology

5 months ago

Antigonish, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Requisition ID: 143331

Opportunity Type: Permanent

Estimated Annual Salary: 100,000 - 150,000

Type of Remuneration: Other

Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Relocation Program; Site Visit Program

**About the Opportunity**:
The Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program, Eastern Zone, Antigonish Cancer Clinic, has an opportunity for a General Practitioner in Oncology (GPO) working in collaboration with a dynamic interdisciplinary team, consulting with members of other health professions within the Eastern Zone and provincially as appropriate. The GPO will collaborate with oncology specialists for clinical care, will be accountable to the Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program (NSHA CCP) Senior Medical Director, and will be accountable to the Executive Medical Director in their respective zone for professional matters and scope of practice. The GPO will work in a shared care model along with specialists from Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Hematology, Radiation Oncology, Urology, Surgery Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, and Palliative Care, as well as other cancer site teams to manage care for cancer patients.

The Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program is responsible for cancer programs and services across the province including: cancer prevention and early detection, treatment, follow-up, supportive care, palliative care and end-of-life care.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides outpatient care to cancer patients seen in a variety of clinical settings including oncology clinics, chemotherapy units, and virtual care clinics
- Where feasible, provides inpatient consultation and support for patients requiring admission to hospital
- May assist in the accelerated workup of suspected cancer
- Manages cancer symptoms and treatment-related adverse effects in collaboration with the specialist and health care team
- Assists in the management of patients undergoing local therapies for cancer including radiotherapy and intra-vesicular therapy
- Provides follow-up assessments and examinations for cancer patients undergoing surveillance
- Notifies the specialist of changes in the patient’s condition
- Provides on-site support as appropriate
- Available and responsible for providing urgent coverage for cancer systemic therapy infusion reactions
- Available during working hours to address questions related to patient care and to assist with treatment
- For absences, the GPO is responsible for arranging coverage and handover with covering physician.
- If a covering physician is not available, the GPO must contact the referring specialist or Senior Medical Director for Cancer Care to discuss alternative arrangements.
- Participates in oncology-related meetings and continuing medical education
- Adheres to NSHA Cancer Care Program guidelines and policies to ensure that expected standards of care are achieved
- Participates in medical practice that is compatible with the Nova Scotia Health Authority’s mission, values and strategic directions
- Provides local academic and clinical leadership related to the care of cancer patients such as working in a co-leadership capacity with the clinic manager and/ or providing zone medical leadership as needed
- Participates on Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program initiatives and committees including co-leadership role on zone-based operations and quality committees as time permits
- Where possible, provides back-up GPO support in other sites within the zone in the absence of the site-specific GPO to ensure there is no compromise to clinical care

**Expected Hours**:

- Part-time hours
- Patient load is variable

**Qualifications**:

- Eligible for certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
- Maintain active Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) coverage, and have active hospital privileges at the designated site

Other competencies:

- Previous oncology training and experience is an asset
- Completion of GPO orientation is required prior to assuming their role within the Community Cancer Clinic
- Commitment to ongoing professional education through attendance at educational conferences, Provincial Cancer Network Meetings, Oncology Grand Rounds and other oncology related learning opportunities in order to stay current and maintain competency in oncology care

**Community Details**:
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 mínimal traffic and no congestion. The County of Antigonish, surrounding the town, boasts spectacular natural beauty. An agricultural base results in a wonderful farmers' market and easy access to local foods.

In winter you can easily ski or snowshoe on local trails or at the golf course, with groomed trai

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