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Certified Palliative Care Physician
3 months ago
The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking applications for a permanent full-time certified Palliative Care Physician to enhance the palliative care services in the region. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team that includes palliative care nurses, social workers, and administrative support. This role involves working alongside three other certified Palliative Care Physicians who share a combined 1.5 FTE.
Candidates must possess certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (or equivalent) and hold a certificate of added competence in Palliative Care. Those certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada should have either a certificate of added competence in Palliative Care or Royal College certification in Palliative Medicine. Preference will be given to candidates with substantial full-time experience in palliative medicine. Eligibility for specialty licensure in Nova Scotia is required, along with the ability to travel independently to various care settings.
The region offers a range of healthcare facilities, including community hospitals and a regional hospital that provides extensive services such as:
- Ambulatory care
- Cardiovascular services
- Clinical dietetics
- Community cancer services
- Diagnostic imaging
- Emergency medicine
- Intensive care unit
- Laboratory services
- Medical and surgical units
- Mental health and addiction services
- Obstetrics
- Occupational therapy
- Palliative care
- Pediatrics
- Physiotherapy
- Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation services
The responsibilities of the Palliative Care Physician include, but are not limited to:
- Contributing to the development and implementation of interprofessional initiatives in Palliative Care across various faculties.
- Providing care across multiple settings, including hospitals, homes, long-term care facilities, assisted living residences, and hospice.
- Following up with patients post-initial consultation through appropriate visits, phone support, and collaboration with other healthcare providers.
- Prescribing and administering medications and treatments, including the use of CADD pumps.
- Mentoring medical students and family medicine residents from local educational institutions.
- Full-time commitment - 52 weeks with 6 weeks of vacation/CPD paid time.
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day.
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
- Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
- Certificate of Added Competence in Palliative Care (CCFP-PC) or equivalent accredited training in Palliative Medicine.
- Demonstrated experience in a shared care model across diverse care settings.
- A strong interest in the palliative approach to care and capacity building with colleagues.
- Opportunities for teaching and research are available.
