Locum - Family Medicine - Inverness - Inverness Community Health Centre

Locum - Family Medicine - Inverness - Inverness Community Health Centre

• Contract
• Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Zone: Eastern Zone
• Specialization: Family Practice
• Type of Remuneration: Daily Rate
• Incentive Programs Available: No

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, delivering care through hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise isvaluedand your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Inverness Community Health Centre is seeking continuous or intermittent coverage for the year between now and October 2027 for a roster of 500 patients.

Responsibilities

• delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
• work with other providers in the clinic to provide cross coverage and same day access
• utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members

Remuneration

• guaranteed daily minimum income of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 or half-day)
• additional shadow billings if above amount is exceeded.
• accommodations up to $300 per night
• travel expenses (including air fare up to $1,500)

Inverness Community Health Centre is a rural family practice located within a collaborative community health centre .The practice offers a diverse team of providers, including family physicians, independently practicing nurse practitioners, family practice RNs, a Diabetic Education Clinic, social work, and a registered dietitian. Administrative support is shared with one other physician, and on-site Mental Health Services are located nearby. Adjacent to the local hospital, the clinic provides seamless access to additional services and resources.

Community Details

Nestled along the scenic Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island, overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Inverness is a small town that offers a distinctive blend of coastal charmandcultural richness. Inverness has gained international acclaim for Cabot Links, a world-class golf course. Living in Inverness means being surrounded by breathtaking ocean views, with the rugged coastline and sandy beaches creating a postcard-perfect backdrop for daily life.

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.

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