Palliative Care Physician

4 weeks ago

Bridgewater, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About This Opportunity

Come join a dynamic, growing multidisciplinary palliative care team on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia. The regional palliative care team are seeking applications for a 0.5 FTE locum to permanent, Certified Palliative Medicine Physician to join the palliative care team. This position provides coverage to palliative patients and families at home, hospital and hospice. Work as apart of a collegial team, serving communities such as Chester, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Bridgewater, New Germany and Liverpool. Three hospitals; South Shore Regional Hospital, Queens General Hospital, and Fisherman's Memorial Hospital; with its new 5 bed palliative care unit, serve this area. A supportive palliative care team is in place, and consists of palliative care nurses, social workers, administrative assistant, a program manager and two other Palliative Care Physicians.
In addition to playing an important clinical role, collaboration and consultation to family physicians and medical specialists using a shared-care model. The physicians are able to link with Dalhousie University and provide teaching to medical students and residents and/or participate in research. CCFP certified (or equivalent) candidates must have a certificate of added competence (or equivalent) in Palliative Care. FRCPC certified candidates must have either a certificate of added competence (or equivalent) in Palliative Care or Royal College certification (or equivalent) in Palliative Medicine. Preference will be given based on full time experience in palliative medicine. Candidates must be eligible for specialty licensure in Nova Scotia and must be able to independently commute to a variety of care settings served by our service.

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 (CPSNS)
  • Eligible for certification with the (CFPC)
  • (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

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