Ophthalmology Specialist

2 weeks ago


Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our team at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. This is a full-time position with a busy, private, fee-for-service Ophthalmology clinic in the Annapolis Valley.

The successful applicant will work alongside two other comprehensive ophthalmologists in a well-established office, providing general ophthalmic care for medical glaucoma and retina, cornea, uveitis, low vision, lids, and cataracts. The position is suited to a true comprehensive ophthalmologist, with a strong pediatric service and some strabismus surgery.

The office is a 6,000 sq. ft. ambulatory care facility with seven lanes and a minor procedure room equipped with a microscope. Experienced and well-trained clinical staff provide patient care and technical support with in-house Zeiss Cirrus OCT, Canon retinal camera, Optos, A- and B-Scans, IOL Master 500, specular microscope, topographer, Humphrey and Goldmann visual field machines, and Argon, SLT, and YAG lasers.

The OR, located at a local community hospital, has a new Alcon microscope and Centurion, and an outstanding surgical support staff, including an anesthetist. There is one full day per week of OR time available for cataract surgery, and additional minor procedure time is available at a nearby hospital.

The Nova Scotia Eye Centre (NSEC/IWK) is located in Halifax, approximately one hour away, and provides excellent and extensive sub-specialty care. Teaching opportunities exist at the NSEC, and convenient access to numerous educational meetings.

Responsibilities
  • Work as a full scope of practice ophthalmologist to provide care to patients within the Western Zone.
  • Support the Nova Scotia Health Authority in advancing the delivery of specialty care by liaising with applicable staff within the zone and province.
  • Provide consultation support to the Western Zone, including day-time coverage and occasional overnight/weekend coverage.
  • Be accountable to the patient population in the Western Zone by providing clinics and occasional satellite clinics.
  • Be responsible to the Zone Surgery Department Head for professional responsibilities and quality of practice.
  • Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Expected Hours
  • Full-time with one full operating room day per week.
Qualifications
  • Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
  • Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
  • Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
Community Details

The Annapolis Valley is a beautiful region with a diverse agricultural industry, numerous farmer markets, and award-winning wineries. The Valley is home to Acadia University and offers a range of recreational activities, including hiking and biking trails, live theatre, parks, and specialty shops. The region is conveniently located approximately one hour from an international airport and the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Nova Scotia Health Authority 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.



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