Locum - Family Medicine - Digby - Digby and Area Health Services Center

Locum - Family Medicine - Digby - Digby and Area Health Services Center

• Full-time
• Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Estimated Annual Salary: To Be Determined
• Zone: Western Zone
• Specialization: Family Practice
• Type of Remuneration: Daily Rate
• Incentive Programs Available: Yes

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

TheDigby and Area Health Services Center isseeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage November 23rd, 2026 - December 4th, 2026.

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)

The Digby and Area Health Services Centre, located beside Digby General Hospital (DGH), consists oftwo physicians, four Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurse and Licenced Practical Nurse. They have access to procedure rooms for minor lumps & bumps and have the option to provide Emergency Department coverage at DGH.All team members work collaboratively to provide patient care and hold regular team meetings. This is a turn-key clinic operated by Nova Scotia Health Authority.

Community Details

Spilling dramatically into the Annapolis Basin, Digby is a warm and friendly seaside town with a long seafaring heritage. Celebrated as the “Scallop Capital of the World,” its famous Digby scallops draw foodies fromfar and wide, and its waterfrontbustles with fishing boats, creating a picturesque scene that captures the essence of the town’s maritime traditions. Digby’s downtown boasts historic architecture, boutique shops and restaurants serving freshly caught seafood.

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.