Job Description

Requisition ID: 183693Opportunity Type: PermanentEstimated Annual Salary: $365,000-$400,000Type of Remuneration: APPSite Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: YesFor information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contactAbout the OpportunityCumberland Regional Health Care Centre is seeking an Anesthesiologist to join their team.Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre (CRHCC) opened to patients in 2002. It provides high-quality, efficient care to residents of Amherst and surrounding areas as well as specialty services for residents of Cumberland County. Located in Upper Nappan just on the outskirts of Amherst, CRHCC offers a wide range of programs and services including primary and secondary services through in-patient, outpatient, and satellites:Services:
ambulatory care
anesthesiology
cancer and supportive care
cardiac respiratory services
chronic pain services
diabetes education services
diagnostic imaging
dietary and nutrition services
emergency medicine
general medicine
intensive care unit
internal medicine
laboratory services
medical and surgical unit
mental health and addiction services
obstetrics and gynecology
occupational therapy
otolaryngology
palliative care
physiotherapy
volunteer servicesResponsibilities

• work a full scope of practice as an anesthesiologist to provide care to the patients of Northern Zone
• surgical services covered at CRHHC include: general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ENT

• special interest in intensive care and/or pain management would be assets
• participating in call shifts
• provide support to the Northern Zone if required, which includes day-time coverage and occasional overnight/weekend coverage
• be responsible to the Zone Anesthesia Department Head for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice
• operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected HoursFull TimeOn call requirementQualificationsCertification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)Community Detailsis located at the northeast end of the Cumberland Basin, an arm of the . Known as the gateway to Nova Scotia\'s culture and heritage, Amherst is the second largest "small town" in Nova Scotia and is known for its vibrant and active community.Home to the , a junior hockey league, a , and an annual baseball tournament, an active lifestyle is present in everyday life. Walk, run, cycle, snowshoe or ski along Amherst\xe2\x80\x99s picturesque 1.25 km marshside trail! No matter the season, there is something in Amherst for everyone.In addition to sport recreation activities, Amherst has an abundance of heritage centres that promote the tourism and business sector. With dozens of independent boutiques, services, restaurants, and chain stores, you\'ll find all you need here. We are a central hub in close proximity to. We\'re just a two hour drive from , 90 minutes from Stanfield International Airport, an hour from Prince Edward Island, and 40 minutes from Moncton, New Brunswick.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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