Anesthesiologist

Job Description

Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come. 

Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) in Kentville, Nova Scotia, is seeking a full-time Anesthesiologist, with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification, to join our collegial and supportive team of nine other full-time Anesthesiologists.

The VRH is a 137-bed regional hospital that serves as a major surgical referral center for over 200,000 patients living in the Western Health Zone of Nova Scotia.

Our group provides anesthetic services for over 6,000 operating room cases a year. We also deliver support to an obstetrical unit that sees approximately 750 deliveries per year.  We currently run five operating rooms daily.

Learn more about Valley Regional Hospital here!

Responsibilities

• Provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care. 
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities
• Provide anesthesia at VRH for a variety of surgical services including: general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, urology and ENT. 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)
• Participate in medical student and resident education
• Opportunities exist for those interested in providing ICU coverage 
• 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
• Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected Hours

• Permanent Full-Time
• OR Hours: Monday - Friday 0800-1500
• Evening and Weekend call coverage (approximately 3-4 calls per month)
• Flexible and equitable vacation scheduling

Remuneration

• Fee-for-Service Remuneration

Incentives 

Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation. 

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Benefits

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, physician advisors and more!

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Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• All specialists must hold certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage

Additional Information

Community Details

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! 

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.