Locum - Hospitalist - Kentville

Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) opened its doors to patients in 1992. The hospital serves the people of Kings and Annapolis Counties and provides specialty services as a referral centre for the Annapolis Valley and other areas of Western Nova Scotia.Located in Kentville, VRH is a 137 inpatient bed facility that provides inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care to approximately 80,000 residents. The facilitycompletes approximately 5,800 cases/year with 800 deliveries/year. There is a full surgical program with after-hours surgical coverage for emergency and non-elective procedures.

Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) is seeking locum hospitalist physicians to provide coverage for August 4-10, 2025 and September 15 to 28, 2025. The program currently consists of five hospitalist lines covering 7-15 acute patients. VRH is a close knit and very collegial site, providing ample support and a rewarding work experience.

Expected Hours

• The standard work week is 7 days on, 7 days off - open to discuss alternative scheduling such as weekend coverage, evening/overnight shifts, partial weeks, etc.
• Full line and half line available. Frequency can be negotiated.
• 8 am-5 pm daily, 7 days a week for the week you are scheduled
• Remuneration is a daily rate of $1545.56for a full line with additionalcall rates plus fee-for-service billings for anyone seen after 5 pm and before 8 am
• There are also sessional rates for callback services which are subject to the prevailing annual MSU increase in accordance with the 2023-2027 Physician Agreement and any future negotiated agreements.

Compensation is provided by the service, and locum physicians are eligible to access the travel elements of the program, including reimbursement for kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered, and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions.

Located in beautiful Annapolis Valley,Kentville is near the famous Minas Basin, which boasts some of the highest tides in the world.Acadia University is in the neighbouring Town of Wolfville. The area is home to several award-winning wineries and plenty of dining. It offers a lively arts community, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, quality public and private schools, and a variety of well-developed outdoor activities for its 6,200 residents. All within just a one-hour drive to Halifax and an international airport, Kentville is a rural town close to urban amenities.

The beautiful Annapolis Valley spans over 100 km and is rich in both history and culture. There is a diverse agricultural industry with an abundance of farm markets. The many communities throughout the valley each have their unique qualities and charm. Vibrant arts, museums, hiking & biking trails, live theatre, parks, recreational activities, cafes and restaurants along with specialty shops are just some examples of what you'll find. There is lots to do and see in the Annapolis Valley!

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.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.