Nova Scotia Healthcare System·Halifax, Nova Scotia
Deliver comprehensive primary health care services to a diverse roster of community and student patients of all ages. Collaborate with an interprofessional team and participate in a rotating on-call schedule for clinic patients.
Company Description Dalhousie’s Student Health & Wellness Centre located in central Halifax is seeking a family practice physician to join our team as the primary health care provider for an existing patient roster of community patients in addition to offering select student appointments for dedicated primary health care.
Timeline of this role would be an approximate start of Fall 2026.
Our Centre is committed to providing quality primary and mental health care services to promote and enhance both community and student patients’ health.
The physician will work collaboratively with the Centre's interprofessional team of family physicians (15), family practice OB physicians (2), a nurse manager and registered nurses (3), a psychiatrist, counsellors (9 FTE) and health promotion staff.
Our clinical team is supported by an experienced administrative staff who manage scheduling, reception, referrals, nursing office duties, along with all billing and health records functions.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensure the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness be accountable for appropriate workload and practice work with other physicians in providing on-call service to clinic patients (alternating one 9am-2pm or 1-6pm shifts each week, and one Saturday 1-4pm per academic term) work in collaboration with other team members in the practice to best suit the community’s health needs operate within the Medical Services Agreement between Dalhousie Student Health Services and Dalhousie University utilize the Centre’s shared electronic medical record (Accuro) to record all relevant patient details
Expected Hours To be discussed with clinic Physicians choose their own schedules with the operating hours of the Centre. The Centre is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-6pm and Saturdays for on-call service from 1-4pm (September-April), 8:30am-5pm (M-F, May-August). For information on this clinic opportunity please contact Krista Cross, Director of Operations by email to [email protected].
All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) All family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Community Details Home to three Dalhousie campuses, Halifax is a vibrant, coastal urban centre of 425,000 people that has everything you’d expect from a big city within a close-knit community. One of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, Halifax is home to innovative tech and entrepreneurial communities, as well as thriving financial and ocean technology sectors. Halifax plays an essential role in the economic development of the North Atlantic seaboard and fosters a flourishing offshore industry, ground-breaking life sciences research and development, and a wealth of business opportunities. Ranked as first among mid-sized cities in North America in overall cost competitiveness, Halifax is the economic leader in the region with the resource, labour force, and cost advantages to attract high-profile businesses. The spectacular location and creative sides of Halifax are what make the city truly one-of-a-kind. The city boasts a vibrant atmosphere including live Theatre, world-class Symphonic performances, and many museums and art galleries. 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.
Applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is also required.
Market context
Physician openings in Nova Scotia are often shaped by ongoing demand for licensed clinical coverage, especially where access and continuity of care matter. These roles are competitive because employers typically require provincial licensing eligibility, a Review of Qualifications, ACLS certification, and CMPA coverage, while benefits may include health, dental, travel, disability, and life insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting so you can confirm licensure steps and coverage needs before applying.