Associate Physician - Mental Health and Addictions

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID

• 222842Location:
• Eastern
• Zone,
• Cape
• Breton
• Regional
• Hospital
• Department:
• MHA
• EZ
• Medical
• Resource
• Clinical
• AsstType of
• Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
• Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union PositionPosting

Closing Date

• 10-Jul-26About the Opportunity The Associate Physician is a licensed physician employed by the Nova Scotia Health Authority to provide medical care under the supervision of a fully licensed physician. This position is assigned to the Department of Mental Health and Addictions. Participation in the call schedule is required. Clinical ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of an attending member of the Department of Mental Health and Addictions:
• Liaises with nurses, house staff, attending staff and other members of the health care team in the development of the overall patient care program.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring and family physicians concerning patient management plans.
• Manages the day-to-day care of patients, including writing medical orders on charts and responding to emergencies, in consultation with attending staff.
• Arranges consultations with other departments for care and investigation.
• Follows through on investigations and arranges follow-up outpatient visits.
• Attends educational sessions and rounds as time permits.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities of the service.
• These responsibilities are meant to be indicative of the job responsibilities and duties and are not inclusive.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Must meet the requirements to obtain a Clinical Assistant License from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (Clinical Assistant Licence - Registration Policies College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia (cpsns.ns.ca)) Must have obtained (in writing) Review of Qualifications from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia prior to application deadline. Please upload this with your application CMPA coverage required ACLS certification required Good command of written and spoken English Must be able to promote and maintain good interpersonal skills Physical demand - Must be able to sit, stand, walk and perform duties as outlined above Mental and Visual demand – High; must be able to deal with stressful situations Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

• Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Permanent full-time position; 96 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits $53.98 - $68.75 hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning.
• Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
• From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself.
• At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer.
• Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
• Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position.
• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position.
• Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
• Nova Scotia Health 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.
• We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.