Job Description

Requisition ID: 182603Opportunity Type: PermanentEstimated Annual Salary: To Be DeterminedType of Remuneration: OtherSite Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Relocation Program; Site Visit ProgramFor information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contactAbout the OpportunityThe Division of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health (NSH) is seeking to hire a full-time academic Plastic Surgeon with a major interest in craniofacial surgery. This position will have its clinical base at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.The QEII HSC is the tertiary and quaternary care referral centre for approximately two million people in the Atlantic Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of academic surgeons and will play an important role in the plastic surgery residency training program. They must demonstrate the potential for academic excellence. An active role in academics- research, education or administration- is required and incentivized.Candidates must have a Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery.ResponsibilitiesThey must have a demonstrated clinical interest in adult craniofacial trauma and oncologic reconstructions.They will participate in general Plastic Surgery call, therefore must also be proficient in digit reimplantation, and other common acute presentations.The position will commence on or after October 1, 2024.Expected HoursFull TimeOn call requirementQualificationsEligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)Remuneration is based on a competitive alternate funding plan.To ApplyA letter of application, accompanied by a CV and names of three referees, will be accepted until June 30, 2024 and should be sent to:Dr. Gail Darling
Head, Department of Surgery
c/o Lesli Smith at
QEII Health Sciences Center, VG Site
1276 South Park Street
Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9Community Details, the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia\'s capital city, sits in the center of Nova Scotia\'s east coast and is an important seaport that looks out over one of the world\'s largest natural harbors.Halifax is a perfect paradox. We are where land meets sea, old meets new, urban meets rural, and traditional meets trendy. We balance a relaxing pace with modern urban amenities and affordability with world class-experiences. We value our strong historical ties but drive to shake up the norm. This perfect balance makes Halifax one of the best places in the world to visit, no matter what a visitor is looking for: see for yourself in thisNature lovers will find sandy beaches, beautiful gardens, and hiking, birding, and beachcombing. Urbanites can enjoy the symphony, live theater, art galleries, and museums, along with a lively nightlife that includes brewpubs and a great culinary scene.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.Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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