DOCTOR JOBS IN NOVA SCOTIA

Are You a Physician Looking for Job in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia is beautiful, with its stunning beaches and coastal scenery. It is a province that is rich in history and culture, with a balanced budget in 2023-24, a growing GDP, and expectations to lead the region in major project investment growth in the upcoming years.

While the fishing industry, IT sector, advanced manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture are the key contributors to attracting investors to Nova Scotia's growing economy, the NS government is focused on building a healthy economy and a clean environment to create a unique mix of financial profits and a comfortable lifestyle. To address the province's healthcare sector demands, the government has issued an action plan for healthcare with a roadmap to build a world-class healthcare system that provides more care, within a shorter time frame. According to the official provincial website, the budget of Nova Scotia for 2024-25 invests a total of $7.3 billion across the healthcare system. One of the key differences between NS and other Canadian provinces is the significant percentage of the budget devoted to education and upskilling for healthcare professionals. Recent research suggests that there are 156,000 people on the waiting list to meet their family physician. Although there are 99 locations and facilities providing medical services, including 40 hospitals, about $579 million from the healthcare budget is planned to advance healthcare infrastructure and equipment.

Doctor & Physician Positions in Nova Scotia

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Long Term
Jan 16, 2024
IMG SUPPORT AVAILABLE / Job ID: 1981 Mix of Emergency & Family Medicine Available Job Details: Our client in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia has a great opportunity for a Family Medicine Emergency physician to join their medical team. Family physicians are also needed in the community and a mix of emergency and family medicine would be favourably considered. Emergency Medicine fellowship is not a requirement for this position. The Emergency Department is open from 7:30 am to 11:30 pm daily. The range of potential full-time annual earnings is $350,000 - $400,000. Incentives Available: Incentive programs include Site Visits and Relocation, and other programs are available Clinic Details: This is a very established acute care community hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, emergency, long-term care (LTC), and community-based services. It has 30 beds in addition to a 23 bed Veteran’s Unit. The hospital is well-equipped with basic diagnostic and treatment services: Point of Care lab testing, X-ray on site; other more extensive investigatory and consultant services at Regional Hospital 20 minutes away. In addition, Ambulatory Care has many itinerant consultant clinics with occasional consultant availability for urgent cases. Requirements are up to date ACLS, and PALS.  An ATLS or Moulage course would be great as well, though the emergency department is almost totally non trauma. Lunenburg is a desirable community where the air is fresh, the climate is moderate, and where all modern amenities exist – always amidst natural breathtaking beauty. It is a tourist hub during the summer months as it is rich with heritage and vibrant activity. All year-round, residents enjoy the diverse local shops and farmers markets that are never more than a few minutes away. Lunenburg is also only 15-20 minutes away from the Town of Bridgewater, an active community that has shopping opportunities, a multiplex theatre, and Regional Hospital.  Requirements:  •       Postgraduate training from Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or USA •       Eligible for certification by the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) •       Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) •       Current PALS and ACLS Certification   
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Long Term
Dec 20, 2023
IMG SUPPORT AVAILABLE / Job ID: 1982  Family Medicine Emergency Physician for Friendly Community! Job Details: Our client in Liverpool, Nova Scotia has a great opportunity for a Family Medicine Emergency physician to join their medical team. Emergency Medicine fellowship is not a requirement for this position, requirements are up to date ACLS, and PALS.  An ATLS or Moulage course would be great as well, though the emergency department is primarily non trauma. Family physicians are also needed in the community and a mix of emergency and family medicine would be favourably considered. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours with 12 hour shifts. Payment structure is an hourly rate and the range of potential annual earnings is $250,000 - $300,000. Incentives Available: Incentive programs include Site Visits and Relocation, Debt Assistance; Family Medicine Bursary Program; Tuition Relief Clinic Details: This is a very established 22 bed acute care community hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services and programs. The hospital recently completed a significant $16 million modernization including the creation of a collaborative health care centre.  Located in The Region of Queens, Liverpool offers a wide range of services and amenities, sports and entertainment, and has an abundance of scenic places to enjoy the peace and natural beauty of a unique and friendly place! Requirements:  •       Postgraduate training from Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or USA •       Eligible for certification by the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) •       Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) •       Current PALS and ACLS Certification, ATLSC considered an asset   
Berwick , Nova Scotia
Long Term
Nov 15, 2023
IMG SUPPORT AVAILABLE / Job ID: 1975  Collaborative Team in the Beautiful Annapolis Valley   Job Details: Our client in Berwick, Nova Scotia to join their collaborative Family Practice of seven family physicians, two residents, nurse practitioner, and a dietician. This is a full scope practice providing care for patients at all stages of life. The physicians participate in the rotation at the Health Centre after hours clinic, and some participate in the inpatient rotation at the nearby Regional Hospital. Opportunities exist for other areas of clinical interest such as emergency medicine, nursing home coverage, surgery assists, leadership roles, etc. Physicians also have an opportunity to work as a preceptor with medical students and residents. Overhead costs are shared and front office staff are employees of the physicians at the practice. Clerical staff offer billing support. The clinic used MedAccess EMR. Payment structure is through an Alternate Payment Plan (APP) and the range of potential annual earnings is $250,000 - $300,000.  Incentives Available: Incentive programs include Site Visits and Relocation The Town of Berwick is known as Nova Scotia’s Apple Capital. It is nestled in the Annapolis Valley with many apple orchards and farms on the outlying areas. Home to a range of diverse shops, markets, restaurants, cafés and outdoor activities to entertain all ages and interests. Located just over an hour from Halifax, the international airport, and the neighbouring community of Kentville, Berwick is 20 minutes from Acadia University and the many universities of Halifax. Requirements:  •       Postgraduate training from Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or USA •       Eligible for certification by the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) •       Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)   
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Long Term
Oct 26, 2022
IMG SUPPORT AVAILABLE / Job ID: 2010  Collegial Hospital Near Halifax!  Job Details: Our client in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia is seeking full-time and/or part-time Hospitalists to join their team. There is an opportunity to engage in research and/or have medical teaching positions with Dalhousie University, should that be of interest. The current remuneration arrangement is a set daily rate as per the provincial hospitalist agreement with a stipend, plus fee-for-service billings for on-call work and the range of potential annual earnings is $250,000 - $300,000. At the hospital, 4.5 hospitalist lines and a group of community family physicians that admit their own patients will cover inpatient care outside the ICU. Each hospitalist line consists of approximately 18 patients. Patients are spread across several units in the hospital and are composed of medical patients outside of the ICU and telemetry and surgical patients attended to with support of appropriate specialist physicians. Daytime coverage is 8am to 5pm and on-call coverage is 5pm to 8am, not exceeding 1 in 4 nights. If you are interested in a broader scope of practice that includes, but is not limited to hospitalist work, there are many possible opportunities in New Glasgow and surrounding communities. The hospital has the most active cross-specialty, accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) program in the province. Incentives Available: Relocation Program; Site Visit Program  Clinic Details: Physicians and all staff at the hospital take great pride in providing high-quality care to patients, value collegiality in the workplace, and have an extremely helpful, efficient and friendly staff who make working here a pleasure. Additionally, they offer regular medical staff social events.  The hospital is the regional acute care facility serving approximately 48,000 people in Pictou County. The emergency department underwent an extensive redevelopment to improve the layout and workflow of the existing space. All rooms are equipped with critical care equipment, and the 25,000 square-foot space features two isolation rooms and specialty rooms including triage rooms and two trauma bays with direct access to the helipad. The Level 2 emergency department provides 24/7 access to emergency services. The hospital offers a wide range of primary and secondary services through inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services and programs. It is approximately 1.5 hours from the region's tertiary care pediatric facility, the IWK Health Centre, which provides neonatal support.  New Glasgow is a beautiful riverside town of 9,075 residents, located in northern Nova Scotia, which serves as the commercial-service centre for the region of Pictou County with a population of 45,643. The tree-lined streets reveal impressive Victorian architecture with many beautifully crafted buildings and homes made of sandstone and brick.  New Glasgow has quality educational facilities, a regional hospital, a performing arts theatre, a regional library, a full service marina, groomed walking trails, and a diverse selection of restaurants and entertainment. Easy access to a quick ferry ride will take you on a nice day trip to the province of Prince Edward Island! The Halifax International Airport is located an hour and a half drive away. Requirements:  •       Postgraduate training from Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or USA •       Eligible for certification by the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) •       Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)    
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What is it like to live in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia is home to Shelburne, the “Lobster Capital” of Canada, due to its high volume of lobster catches, you will also find several UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are worth visiting, e.g., Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Old Town Lunenburg and the Landscape of Grand Pré. The province is defined by its warm, welcoming communities and residents, with many places to explore, including the city of Halifax, the Scottish Heritage, and the early 17th century Acadian culture. Nova Scotia offers a well-balanced quality of life, with its stunning beaches, scenery, culture, growing economy, and high standards in affordable living costs. Making this a desirable province to live in.

Key facts about Nova Scotia to consider your relocation:

  • Halifax Stanfield International Airport is the main airport in Nova Scotia that serves both domestic and international flights. The airport offers flights to numerous cities, including London, New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, and many other Eastern Canadian airports. During the winter season, the airport also provides flights to winter resort destinations throughout Mexico, Florida, and the Caribbean, and seasonal destinations include Frankfurt, Detroit, Reykjavík, and Bermuda.

  • As of January 1, 2024, the estimated population of NS is expected to be approximately 1,069,364 people, with an annual increase of 1%. The HST tax in Nova Scotia is 15%.

  • Nova Scotia has a well-developed education system, including 9 universities and over 10 colleges.

  • Nova Scotia offers a unique balance between high standards and low cost of living. With 7,400 kilometers of coastline, it is one of the most beautiful places in Canada.

  • Potential Annual Earning for Physicians in Nova Scotia range between $285,500 CAD and $364,000 CAD. (based on Indeed statistics)

Learn more about how to obtain a medical practice license in Nova Scotia and other Canadian provinces: https://physiciansforyou.com/canada/blog/obtaining-a-medical-practice-licence-in-canada.html

About Nova Scotia

Learn More About Major Nova Scotia Cities and Townships

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Amherst

Amherst is a beautiful historic town where Victorian homes line the streets and Nova Scotia's warmest ocean beaches are in the nearby Northumberland Shore. Amherst is a well situated two hour drive from Halifax, 90 minutes from Stanfield International Airport, an hour from Prince Edward Island and 40 minutes from Moncton, New Brunswick.

For further information please check the following links:

Town of Amherst

Wikipedia Amherst

Bay of Fundy Communities - Amherst

Lunenburg County

Lunenburg County is located on the South Shore of the province of Nova Scotia, It ranges from Hubbards to the east and Vogler's Cove to the west. It is comprised of picturesque towns and charming villages. https://www.novascotia.com/about-nova-scotia/regions/south-shore

Towns in the County of Lunenburg are: 

Bridgewater: With a population of 8,532 as of 2016, Bridgewater is the largest town in the South Shore region. Known as “The Main Street of the South Shore," Bridgewater has a long history as the primary commercial and professional service centre in the southern half of the province. The community boasts a diverse local economy, as well as larger national and international employers.

Lunenburg: The historic town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and winner of the Communities in Bloom most beautiful small town in Canada. Prettiest Painted Places in Canada, Port City of the Year and Society of American Travel Writers’ awards. Picturesque Lunenburg is nestled along the scenic shores of southern Nova Scotia one hour from Halifax and the international airport. Lunenburg is home to the famous Bluenose Schooner, which can be found on our Canadian dime.

Mahone Bay: A long standing picturesque tourism destination, the town has recently enjoyed a growing reputation as a haven for entrepreneurs and business start-ups. It is a tranquil destination with spectacular views along the scenic harbour. The town has vibrantly painted Victorian homes and shops, colourful heritage gardens, and historic surroundings.

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