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Family Medicine - North Sydney

Nova Scotia Healthcare System·North Sydney, Nova Scotia

CA$375,000 - CA$400,000/yrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 day ago
Practice for this role

Family Medicine - North Sydney · CA$375,000 - CA$400,000/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +7% vs. median posted salary for physicians roles in Nova Scotia (CA$350,000, n=167)
  • 200 similar openings in Nova Scotia · median CA$350,000
CA$25,000 · p10p90 · CA$775,000
this role: CA$375,000median CA$350,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 167 posted physicians roles in Nova Scotia salarys. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 7% above the Nova Scotia median for physicians roles.

The family physician will deliver comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and participate in quality improvement activities. They will work collaboratively with other clinic providers to ensure cross-coverage and maintain accurate patient records in the electronic medical record system.

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 Northside General Collaborative Practice in North Sydney, Nova Scotia is searching for a family physician to join this robust and rewarding practice. The successful candidate will join 2 other family physicians, a part time NP, as well as an FPN, LPN and a Social worker. The physicians are also involved with primary hospital care of the inpatients in the Northside General Hospital where the offices are located. The fully equipped office space with a view of the North Sydney Harbour awaits the right candidate who is looking for that perfect opportunity to join a busy collaborative practice with the benefits of mentorship and very minimal overhead. This opportunity is complete and ready for you to walk in and start working.

Responsibilities

delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness work with other providers in the clinic to provide cross coverage and same day access participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members 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

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.

Qualifications

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)

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
  • EMR
  • Quality improvement
  • Primary health care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Outpatient care
  • Inpatient care
  • Family medicine
  • Collaborative practice
  • Electronic medical record
  • Patient evaluation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$375,000 - CA$400,000/yr
Location
North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Posted
Sep 4, 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...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Additional Information

Community Details North Sydney is a community of 5,700 people (2016) on the eastern shore of Cape Breton Island on the north shore of Sydney Harbour. As the service center for the ferry traffic to Newfoundland and Labrador, North Sydney has several restaurants and hotels locally and in the surrounding area to cater to travelers. The Summer months in Cape Breton are particularly special as there is numerous beaches, many community activities including world class golf courses, hiking, biking, and kayaking are all nearby. Winter months are spectacular as well with majestic snowmobile trails, x-country skiing, snowshoeing and two ski hills nearby with one having the first gondola in Eastern Canada. You will also be a short 40-minute drive to the start of the world-famous Cabot Trail. 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: 365,000
  • Zone:
  • Eastern
  • Zone
  • Specialization:
  • Family
  • Practice
  • Opportunity:
  • Permanent
  • Type of
  • Remuneration:
  • Longitudinal
  • Family
  • Medicine
  • Incentive
  • Programs
  • Available: Yes

Market context

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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