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Locum - Hospitalist - Shelburne

Nova Scotia Healthcare System·Shelburne, Nova Scotia

CA$1,600 - CA$1,600/day·Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care, including assessing, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans for hospitalized patients. Conduct daily rounds and manage both acute and chronic medical conditions.

Company Description 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.

Job Description

Roseway Hospital is seeking Physicians to provide Locum coverage during a period of active recruitment.

Responsibilities

provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients. assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients admitted to hospital. conduct daily patient rounds and monitor clinical progress. order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and imaging studies. manage acute and chronic medical conditions during hospitalization Renumeration guaranteed daily minimum income of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 or half-day) guaranteed daily minimum income of $1,600 for Specialists ($800 for half day coverage) additional shadow billings if above amount is exceeded. accommodations up to $300 per night travel expenses (including air fare up to $1,500) travel time up to 10 hours per week licensing fees for College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSNS)

Qualifications

all applicants must be eligible for full 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)

Additional Information

Facility Description Roseway Hospital (RH) provides health care services to approximately 15,000 Shelburne County residents including inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care as well as primary, ambulatory, and emergency care. Located in Shelburne, RH has 19 inpatient beds and works closely with other health care facilities in Yarmouth, Kentville, Liverpool, Bridgewater, and Halifax. Shelburne County also has a new collaborative practice clinic that provides the opportunity to mentor medical residents enrolled in the Dalhousie Family Medicine Program. Community Details On the province’s South Shore, the Town of Shelburne offers unique experiences that are rich in culture and adventure, with places to relax and unwind in a surrounding of historic treasures, wilderness and beauty. Shelburne's blend of history, coastal beauty, and welcoming community make it a charming home for those seeking a tranquil and culturally rich coastal lifestyle in Nova Scotia. 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.

Expected Hours

  • Full-time hours (1.0
  • FTE)
  • Estimated
  • Annual
  • Salary: 0 - 25,000
  • CAD
  • Zone:
  • Western
  • Zone
  • Specialization:
  • Hospitalist
  • Opportunity:
  • Locum
  • Type of
  • Remuneration:
  • Daily
  • Rate
  • Incentive
  • Programs
  • Available: No

Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia. Family physicians must be eligible for CFPC certification and hold CMPA membership.

  • postgraduate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Diagnosis
  • Clinical Monitoring
  • Acute Care Management
  • Chronic Condition Management
  • Diagnostic Interpretation
  • Inpatient Medical Care

Benefits

  • Accommodations up to $300 per night
  • Travel expenses up to $1,500
  • Travel time up to 10 hours per week
  • Licensing fees for CPSNS

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$1,600 - CA$1,600/day
Location
Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Posted
Jun 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Nova Scotia Healthcare System

We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to...

Salary listed on 85 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Physician roles in Nova Scotia

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.

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