Palliative Care Physician

2 weeks ago


Bridgewater, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Requisition ID: 128961 Opportunity Type: Locum to Permanent Estimated Annual Salary: 100,000 - 150,000 Type of Remuneration: APP- Alternative Payment Plan Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: **About This Opportunity**: **Responsibilities**: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - assisting in development and delivery of inter-professional initiatives in Palliative Care across all faculties - provided care in all care settings in the area 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 health care providers, in a manner that is most supportive of each family physician and patient - 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**: - part-time 0.5 FTE **Qualifications**: - 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) - Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - 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 **Community Details**: **The South Shore of Nova Scotia provides wonderful way of life. Here, you live in a peaceful place where the air is fresh, the climate is moderate, and where all modern amenities exist - always amidst natural breathtaking beauty. During the summer months you are never far from beautiful white sand beaches and fresh water, inland lakes. Enjoy the water access by sail or motor boat; stand up paddle or surf board. All year-round, residents appreciate that diverse local shops, trail access for hiking and biking, and farmers markets that are never more than a few minutes away.** **Recreation is abundant Tennis courts, golf courses, arenas, curling clubs, yacht clubs, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and many fitness facilities overflow with stimulating activities. You will often find yourself on well-groomed hiking and biking trails that overlook the ocean, rivers and lakes. The Town of Bridgewater, is the business and shopping center of the Shore Shore, which contains "big box" shopping, multiplex theatre, and South Shore Regional Hospital. Nova Scotia's capital city of Halifax is just an hours drive away. Build the life and career you want along the South Shore, starting with this video**:Practice Here Now** - Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine._



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