Job Description

Requisition ID: 150194
Opportunity Type: Permanent
Estimated Annual Salary: 365,000
Type of Remuneration: LFM - Longitudinal Family Medicine
Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Relocation Program; Site Visit Program
For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact
About This Opportunity
Regency Park Family Practice is seeking two Family Physicians to join this collaborative practice of 5 Family Physicians, a Nurse Practitioner, and two Family Practice Nurses. This is a full-scope practice providing care for patients at all stages of life. The clinic also operates a duty clinic which is open to the public by appointment. The clinic is fully integrated into the MedAccess EMR system, and supported by 11 administrative staff, an Office Manager, and a Clinic Director. Billing support is provided, as well as EMR training if needed. There are a total of 21 providers working full-time and part-time, and the following specialties are located in the clinic:

• Prenatal Care (by referral)
• Well Baby clinic (for unattached)
• Minor procedures (by referral)
• Psychiatry (by referral)
• Well Women\'s clinics (open to public)
• Cardiology (by referral)
• ECGs (by referral)
• Addiction (3 providers, all addiction, by referral, some self referral accepted for Opioids)

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Examine patients and take their histories, order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures
• Advise patients on health care, health promotion, and disease prevention
• Consultation and referral to other medical practitioners
• Act as a patient\'s advocate
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments, inoculations and vaccinations
• Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases as per Nova Scotia Public Health requirements

Expected Hours
Full-time and part-time available
Qualifications

• Eligible for Licensure with the

(CPSNS) * Eligible for certification with the
(CFPC) (CMPA)
Community 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 harbours.
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 this !
Nature lovers will find sandy beaches, beautiful gardens, hiking, birding, and beachcombing. Urbanites can enjoy the symphony, live theatre, 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.