Family Medicine

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

The community of Pictou is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team at Pictou West Health Centre.

Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• ensure delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to practice patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
• provide a full scope of services
• inpatient care is preferred, but not a requirement 

Expected Hours

• full time 37.5 hours per week 
• 46 out of 52 weeks per year

Remuneration

• $375,000 to $400,000
• Remuneration type is either Longitudinal Family Medicine payment model or a Fee for Service payment model. 

Incentives 

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

View Incentive Details Here

Benefits 

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

Visit for more information.

Pictou West Health Centre

The Pictou West Health Centre is home to Nova Scotia Health services and programs including Pictou West Collaborative Practice and satellite offices for the One Door Chronic Disease Management Centre, Seniors Clinic and Continuing Care.  

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• All applicants must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Community Details

Situated on the picturesque shores of Pictou Harbour, Pictou is a historic town that exudes maritime charm and a continued connection to its Scottish heritage. Pictou is visibly rich in history, with its waterfront line by well-preserved Victorian buildings. The waterfront area provides a scenic backdrop for leisurely strolls, offering views of fishing boats, historic vessels, and the iconic Pictou Lighthouse. The downtown area is characterized by quaint shops, art galleries and restaurants near the water.  

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.