Locum Physician

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

About This Opportunity

The Request for Care Clinic is seeking a family physician to locum, covering a maternity leave for a minimum of 9 months. The physician will work with other healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment, supporting unattached patients who need temporary access to care.

Responsibilities

  • Examine patients, take their histories, and order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures
  • Advise patients on healthcare, health promotion, and disease prevention
  • Consult and refer to other medical practitioners
  • Act as a patient's advocate
  • Prescribe and administer medications and treatments, inoculations, and vaccinations
  • Report births, deaths, contagious diseases, and other requirements as per Nova Scotia Public Health regulations

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
  • Member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association

Working Environment

The locum physician will work in a unique opportunity to support unattached patients, collaborating with other healthcare professionals in a supportive environment.



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