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Family Medicine - Neils Harbour

Nova Scotia Healthcare System·Neils Harbour, Nova Scotia

CA$375,000 - CA$400,000/yrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 day ago
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Family Medicine - Neils Harbour · CA$375,000 - CA$400,000/yr

How this role compares

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  • 112 similar openings in Nova Scotia · median CA$312,000

About the role

The family physician will deliver comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health. They will also collaborate with other providers to manage inpatient care, nursing home care, and emergency department coverage.

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 Neils Harbour is looking for up to 2 full-time family physicians to join a rural practice, located at Buchanan Memorial Community Health Centre (BMCHC). Situated at the top of the world-famous Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island, this rural medicine opportunity offers a very manageable work-life balance in an outdoor adventure paradise. The modern office space at the BMCHC was designed with the input from all disciplines to provide an integrated approach to care and delivery, including inpatient, outpatient, ED, and clinic-based services. The 10-bed short-term care facility serves a permanent population of 2,800 from 13 nearby coastal communities (Cape Smokey to Meat Cove). It also contains a community service wing that houses offices for Public Health, Continuing Care, a social worker, Addiction Services, and Palliative Care. Family Physicians may participate in the teaching of medical learners through Dalhousie University. It is equipped with an Accuro Electronic Medical Record and all required hardware.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Deliver comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness Work with other providers to provide inpatient care, nursing home care, after-hours access and emergency department coverage Provide low volume after hours call Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities Expected Hours full-time / part-time 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

Must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) Must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Memberwhip with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) will be required; Required certifications include ACLS and BCLS

Additional Information

Community Details Neils Harbour is a small fishing village in northern Cape Breton Island, in Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located between Ingonish and Dingwall, just south of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Known as the top of the Cabot Trail, this area is a hidden gem for tourists. The area's stunning ocean views and rugged shorelines make for some of the world’s best scenery. The numerous trails embedded amongst the trees and waterways invites hikers, mountain bikers, skiers and cyclists to explore some of nature’s best in all seasons. All of this is anchored by the world-class Highland Links golf course, and close to beach and golf resort communities along the coast. The community of Neils Harbour and the surrounding area is positioned for growth with the expanding Cape Smokey Ski Resort featuring Atlantic Canada’s first gondola, making the area a four- season attraction. 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:
  • Eastern
  • Zone
  • Specialization:
  • Family
  • Practice
  • Opportunity:
  • Permanent
  • Type of
  • Remuneration:
  • Longitudinal
  • Family
  • Medicine
  • Incentive
  • Programs
  • Available: Yes

Requirements

Candidates 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 and current ACLS and BCLS certifications are also required.

  • professional certificate
  • ACLS
  • Quality improvement
  • BCLS
  • Electronic medical records
  • Primary health care
  • Medical teaching
  • Inpatient care
  • Family medicine
  • Emergency department coverage
  • Nursing home care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$375,000 - CA$400,000/yr
Location
Neils Harbour, Nova Scotia
Posted
Sep 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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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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