Palliative Care Physician Opportunity

1 month ago


Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About This Opportunity

We are seeking a Certified Palliative Medicine Physician to join our dynamic, growing multidisciplinary palliative care team on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. The regional palliative care team provides coverage to palliative patients and families at home, hospital, and hospice. As a member of our team, you will work closely with a collegial team, serving communities such as Chester, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Bridgewater, New Germany, and Liverpool. Our team consists of palliative care nurses, social workers, administrative assistants, a program manager, and two other Palliative Care Physicians. In addition to playing an important clinical role, you will collaborate and consult with family physicians and medical specialists using a shared-care model. You will also have the opportunity to link with Dalhousie University and provide teaching to medical students and residents, and/or participate in research.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and delivery of inter-professional initiatives in Palliative Care across all faculties.
  • Provide care in all care settings, including hospital, in-patient palliative care unit, home, LTC, and assisted living residences.
  • Follow patients after initial consult with appropriate visits, phone support, and collaboration with the patient's other healthcare providers.
  • Work closely with the palliative care team.
  • Act as a patient's advocate.
  • Prescribe and administer medications and treatments, CADD pumps usage.
  • Mentor longitudinal integrated clerkship students and family medicine residents from Dalhousie University.


Expected Hours
  • Full-time, 1.0 FTE.
  • Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day.
  • 1 FTE receives 6 weeks of paid vacation/CPD per year.


Qualifications
  • Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.
  • Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
  • Accredited training in Palliative Medicine or Certificate of Added Competence in Palliative Care.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience working in a shared care model and across a multitude of care settings.
  • Demonstrated interest in the palliative approach to care and capacity building with other colleagues.


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