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Family Medicine - Cumberland South Rural Practice

Nova Scotia Healthcare System·Parrsboro, Nova Scotia

CA$375,000 - CA$400,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 4 days ago
Practice for this role

About the role

The physician will provide comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health. Responsibilities include delivering a full scope of family practice services, with a preference for inpatient care involvement.

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

The community of Parrsboro is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team at Cumberland South Rural Practice Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Responsibilities

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 inpatient care is preferred, but not a requirement Expected Hours full time 37.5 hours per week 46 out of 52 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

Benefits

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. Cumberland South Rural Practice Cumberland South Rural Practice - Nova Scotia Health Home

Qualifications

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)

Additional Information

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: 375,000 - 400,000
  • CAD
  • Zone:
  • Northern
  • Zone
  • Specialization:
  • Family
  • Practice
  • Opportunity:
  • Permanent
  • Type of
  • Remuneration:
  • Longitudinal
  • Family
  • Medicine
  • Incentive
  • Programs
  • Available:
  • Yes
  • Compensation: CAD 375000 - CAD 400000 - yearly

Requirements

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.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient assessment
  • Primary health care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Outpatient care
  • Inpatient care
  • Team-based care
  • Family medicine
  • Medical consultation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$375,000 - CA$400,000/yr
Location
Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
Posted
Aug 21, 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 131 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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