Nova Scotia Healthcare System·Stewiacke, Nova Scotia
The physician will provide comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health. They are expected to deliver a full scope of family medicine services within the Stewiacke Medical Clinic network.
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.
The community of Stewiacke is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team at Stewiacke Medical Clinic. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 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 Expected Hours full-time 37.5 hours per week 46 weeks per year Remuneration 375,000 - 400,000 CAD 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
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, physician advisors and more! Visit www.doctorsns.com for more information. Home - Town of Stewiacke
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 Stewiacke is a small rural town in southern Colchester County, Nova Scotia, famous for being the halfway point between the North Pole and the equator. It sits along Highway 102, roughly 22 kilometers (a 15-minute drive) south of Truro. Geography and Meaning Name Origin: Derived from the Mi'kmaq word Seqi Arawak, meaning "flowing out in small streams" or "winding river".
Positioned at the confluence of the Stewiacke and Shubenacadie rivers.
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.