Locum - Hospitalist - Halifax

Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, the QEII Health Sciences Centre is the largest adult academic health sciences centre in Atlantic Canada. As part of Nova Scotia Health's Central Zone, the QEII provides advanced care to patients from across the province and beyond. The centre is a major referral site offering a broad range of tertiary and quaternary care services, and is home to specialized programs in areas such as cancer care, cardiology, neurosurgery, organ transplantation, and trauma services.

The QEII is comprised of multiple sites, including the Halifax Infirmary and Victoria General campuses, which together house more than 1,100 inpatient beds, state-of-the-art operating rooms, and cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment facilities. The centre also features the province's only Level 1 trauma centre and is a hub for critical care and emergency services.

As a key teaching hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University, the QEII plays an integral role in the training of medical students, residents, and fellows. It is also a leader in clinical research and innovation, supporting numerous research institutes and interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at improving patient outcomes and advancing the future of healthcare.

With a strong emphasis on patient- and family-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, and continuous learning, the QEII Health Sciences Centre offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for healthcare professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

The Hospitalist Medicine Service (HMS) at the QEII Health Sciences Center in Halifax is seeking hospitalists to provide locum coverage. The QEII functions as community hospital for Halifax and the tertiary/quaternary care center for Nova Scotia and the Atlantic provinces. The HMS covers 75+5 surge beds at the QEII across both the Halifax Infirmary and Victoria General sites. Remuneration is daily provincial rate; night call is via stipend and facility-on-call fee.

HMS offers a team approach to inpatient care. We seek hospitalists who will model excellence in general medical care, have superb communication skills with patients and families, and who work well in team settings.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient care for patients admitted to the HMS, QEII 
• Provide a full range of clinical care inpatient care, in keeping with the Canadian Society of Hospital Medicine's Core Competencies in Hospital Medicine
• Most responsible physician (MRP) coverage for admitted patients, ensuring all laboratory, imaging consultation and other reports are received and reviewed daily
• Equitable participation in after-hours call coverage 
• Participation in daily flow discussions 
• Embrace the Home First Philosophy of NS Health in efficient discharge planning with focus on expected length of stay with patient/caregivers at time of admission
• Participate in HMS quality improvement, operational and research initiatives
• Attend site-based physician meetings 
• Demonstrate commitment to delivering the highest quality care and maintenance of competence 
• Demonstrate an interest in teaching, as HMS is an established core teaching service with Dalhousie Family Medicine 

Expected Hours

• Full time (2 weeks per month) or part time (variable) 
• Schedule is flexible 
• Equitable participation in weekend call (minimum 1:4 for full time)
• Equitable participation in night call (minimum 1-2 nights per week covered)

Compensation is provided by the service, and locum physicians are eligible to access the travel elements of the program, including reimbursement for kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered, and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions.

• all applications must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS); all specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• all applicants must have membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• active with admitting privileges at QEII site via NSH Credentialing Committee
• all applicants must have up to date ACLS certification
• membership in the Society of Hospital Medicine, Canadian Chapter is encouraged

Community Details

Halifax, the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia's capital city, sits in the center of Nova Scotia's east coast and is an important seaport that looks out over one of the world's largest natural harbors.

Halifax is a perfect paradox. We are where land meets sea, old meets new, urban meets rural, and traditional meets trendy. We balance a relaxing pace with modern urban amenities and affordability with world class-experiences. We value our strong historical ties but drive to shake up the norm. This perfect balance makes Halifax one of the best places in the world to visit, no matter what a visitor is looking for: see for yourself in this video

Nature lovers will find sandy beaches, beautiful gardens, and hiking, birding, and beachcombing. Urbanites can enjoy the symphony, live theater, art galleries, and museums, along with a lively nightlife that includes brewpubs and a great culinary scene.

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.  

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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.