Orthopedic Surgeon

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Aberdeen Hospital is seeking a full-time Orthopedic Surgeon.  Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

We are seeking a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certified orthopedic surgeon to provide Locum coverage. The successful candidate will share the on-call rotation, existing OR allocation at Aberdeen Hospital, fracture clinic and Hip & Knee clinic.

The practice is general orthopedics and trauma call. An interest in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, foot and ankle and/or sports medicine interest will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• work as a full scope of practice orthopedic surgeon providing care to the patients within Northern Zone
• participate in call shifts
• support Nova Scotia Health in advancing the delivery of orthopedic surgery care by liaising with the applicable staff within the zone and province
• be accountable to the patient population in Northern Zone by providing clinics 
• responsible to the Zone Surgery Department Head (or delegate) and Zone Medical Executive Director (ZMED) for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice
• Provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care. 
• Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority. 
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities. 

Expected Hours

• Full-Time
• 1:6 on call coverage

Remuneration

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

Incentives 

Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation. 

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Benefits

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, physician advisors and more

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The Aberdeen Hospital (AH), originally founded in 1895 and located in the historic town of New Glasgow, is the regional acute care facility serving residents of Pictou County. 

Completed in 2017, the emergency department at AH underwent an extensive redevelopment to improve the layout and workflow of the existing space. All rooms are equipped with critical care equipment, and the 25,000 square-foot space features two isolation rooms and specialty rooms including triage rooms and two trauma bays with direct access to the helipad. The Level 2 emergency department provides 24/7 access to emergency services. 

AH offers a wide range of primary and secondary services through inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services and programs. 

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). 
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support(BCLS)

Community Details

New Glasgow 

New Glasgow has forged itself into the metropolitan hub of the Northumberland Shore. The town's location on the East River made it an ideal launch point for ships that were once built here, a booming industry in days gone by. Today, the East River is a scenic backdrop for numerous multi-use trails that run alongside it. 

The town's downtown area is characterized by well-preserved Victorian architecture, housing a mix of boutiques, cafes, and local shops. The town is surrounded by natural beauty offering outdoor activities like kayaking and scenic walks along the waterfront trails. 

Practicing in Nova Scotia

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. 

Building a Diverse Workforce

The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province.