Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Unit

5 months ago


Bridgewater, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**About the Opportunity**:
This role provides psychiatric service to the acute psychiatric inpatient unit working in a collaborative team as well as functioning in a co-leadership role with the inpatient manager. The South Shore Regional Hospital has a 10-bed mental health inpatient unit. Our inpatient and community outpatient is an interdisciplinary team which consist of social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, and psychologists. Our service also supports rural satellite clinics for mental health and addictions, seniors mental health, community outreach teams, clozapine, and depot clinics, consult services for adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, consultation with medical units and emergency departments and full Child and Adolescent Clinical Services.

This is a cohesive team with members from diverse backgrounds dedicated to providing quality care.

**Responsibilities**:
Provide psychiatric lead on the inpatient unit. Will engage with inpatient manager in a co-lead role. To participate in the on call psychiatry schedule.

Contribute to and participate in teaching programs and activities.

Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities as assigned.

**Expected Hours**:
Full Time

On call requirement 1:5

**Qualifications**:
Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)

**Community Details**:
The Town of Bridgewater is located along the LaHave River and is surrounded by the coastal beaches and fishing communities of the south shore. It is the largest town in this region with a population of over 8,500. Self-titled "The Main Street of the South Shore," Bridgewater has long been established as the primary commercial and professional service centre in the southern half of the province. The community boasts a diverse local economy and is home to larger national and international employers. Physicians build a life and career they love in this beautiful town.
Here, year-round activities like surfing, cycling, hiking, stand up paddleboarding, and sea kayaking await you. Love to sail, or have always wanted to learn? You've come to right place Camp and explore Kejimkujik National Park or enjoy our abounding craft breweries and wineries. Art galleries and historical escapes provide hours of entertainment in your down time as your explore the wonderful surrounding communities. There is something for everyone in Bridgewater - and all within a one hour commute to Nova Scotia's capital city of Halifax Practice here now



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