Anesthesiology - South Shore Regional Hospital - Bridgewater

Anesthesiology - South Shore Regional Hospital - Bridgewater

• Full-time
• Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Zone: Western Zone
• Type of Remuneration: Fee For Service (FFS)
• Incentive Programs Available: Yes
• Compensation: CAD 390,000 - CAD 425,000 - 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.

South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH) in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, is seeking a full-time Anesthesiologist, withRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification,to join our collegial and supportive team of four other full-time Anesthesiologists.

South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH) is a primary and secondary care hospital. It is a designated district trauma centre with medical, surgical, intensive care,obstetricsand mental health in-patient beds. Located in Bridgewater, SSRH has 85 inpatient beds including medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetrics, and mental health units. The modern regional hospital is the cornerstone of Bridgewater’s residents and surrounding community members’ quality of life.

• Provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care.
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities
• Provide anesthesia services at South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH) for a diverse range of surgical services, including general surgery excluding intrathoracic procedures, obstetrics and gynecology with epidural services for deliveries, plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental surgery for patients over 5 years of age, pediatric ENT and ophthalmology procedures, adult ENT surgery, ophthalmology surgery, orthopedic day surgery, and urology day surgery.
• There is some care of healthy, low risk pediatric patients.
• Participate in our preoperative assessment clinic and acute pain service
• Participate fully in on call coverage (overnight and weekends)
• Must live within a 20-minute response radius of the hospital to fulfill scheduled on-call shifts
• Participate in medical student and resident education
• Provide support to the Western Zone if required, which includes day-time coverage and occasional overnight/weekend coverage
• Responsible to the Zone Anesthesia Department Head for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice
• Flexible and equitable vacation scheduling

Remuneration

• Estimated CAD $390,000 - $425,000 annual

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

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. Visit Doctors Nova Scotia for more information.

Hugging the scenicLaHaveRiver, Bridgewater is a picturesque town known for its community spirit, historiccharmand riverfront beauty. Bridgewater serves as a hub for shopping,cultureand outdoor recreation in the South Shore region.The town’s riverfront downtown features a mix of well-preserved historic architecture and modern amenities, with local shops, cafes and boutiques creating a vibrant atmosphere.

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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