Family Medicine-North Sydney-Northside Family Collaborative

Family Medicine-North Sydney-Northside Family Collaborative

• Full-time
• Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Zone: Eastern Zone
• Specialization: Family Practice
• Type of Remuneration: Longitudinal Family Medicine
• Incentive Programs Available: Yes
• Compensation: CAD 375,000 - CAD 400,000 - yearly

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.

Join an established collaborative family practice in North Sydney, working alongside physicians, family practice nurses and other allied health professionals to provide primary care to the community. Northside Family Collaborative offers a supportive team environment, with opportunities to participate in hospital-based care, urgent care, clinical procedures, and the education of residents and medical learners.

Located approximately 20 minutes from Sydney, Northside Family Collaborative is an established family medical clinic in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. The practice provides comprehensive primary care to the surrounding community, with an emphasis on continuity of care, patient relationships, and a collaborative approach to healthcare delivery

Responsibilities

• provide comprehensive, full-scope primary health care to practice patients of all ages and stages of health and illness
• maintain timely and accurate patient records using a provincially approved electronic medical record (EMR)
• participate in quality improvement, practice evaluation, and other activities that support the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care
• attend regular physician and team meetings
• partake in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development opportunities
• participate in teaching of medical learners

Expected Hours

• Full-time Equivalency or Part-time available
• 46/52 weeks per year for full-time, office-based providers

Remuneration

• Longitudinal Family Medicine(LFM) contract approximately $375,000 to $400,000 CAD

Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives, relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia.

Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package through Doctors Nova Scotia including health and dental, EMR grants, CME funding, parental leave, and physician advisors.

Northside Family Collaborative is an established medical clinic located in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, near the Northside General Hospital. The clinic provides a professional and welcoming environment for healthcare providers, with convenient access to hospital services and resources. Its location offers a practical setting for collaborative practice and the delivery of community-based healthcare.

Community Details

As the largest urban area on Cape Breton Island and the island’s historical capital, Sydney is the perfect mix of urban charm and down-home hospitality. This small city offers a blend of rich cultural heritage and contemporary living set against the backdrop of Cape Breton Island’s rugged landscapes. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, from local markets and shops to cultural events that celebrate Cape Breton’s music and traditions. Sydney is a place where the past meets the present, offering residents and visitors a warm and welcoming atmosphere enriched by its maritime legacy and the stunning natural beauty that surrounds it.

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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