Family Medicine

Job Description

Canning Medical Clinic is a welcoming family medicine practice seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team and offering an excellent opportunity within a supportive community setting. The clinic features two fully equipped exam rooms and operates as an NSH turnkey practice, providing a physician with a streamlined transition and reduced administrative burden. The practice is supported by a dedicated Family Practice Nurse (80%) who assists with patient care and chronic disease management, helping to foster a collaborative team environment. The clinic uses a shared MedAccess EMR, allowing for efficient workflow, documentation, and continuity of patient care.

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 
• comply with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies, and professional standards of Nova Scotia Health 
• partake in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development opportunities 
• participate in teaching of medical learners 

Expected Hours

• permanent, full or part time available

Remuneration

• Longitudinal Family Medicine (LFM) contract approximately$375,000 - $400,000 CAD 
• family physicians in Nova Scotia are compensated based on the LFM payment model or Fee for Service (FFS) 

Incentives 

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 

Benefits 

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.  

Province of Nova Scotia offers funded locum coverage and the Physician Retirement Fund matching program.  

Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• All applicants must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Additional Information

Community Details

The Village of Canning offers historic charm and modern conveniences within a welcoming community atmosphere. Canning offers a variety of unique amenities including gastro pub dining, artisan boutiques, a coffeehouse, a cafe/gallery, an award-winning butcher shop. The surrounding community has local wineries, Blomidon Estate and Planters Ridge, and Micro-breweries offering beautiful views of the Minas Basin and the rich agricultural landscape of the Annapolis Valley. The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts on the North Mountain hosts live summer theatre, art camps and residencies, while it’s Annex building in the village hosts live music and entertainment throughout the year. Canning is located near breathtaking, unique destinations such as The Bay of Fundy (one of North America’s Seven Wonders), Blomidon Provincial Park, Kingsport Beach, Houston Beach, The Look Off, Scots Bay, Cape Split, and more. Canning is home to some very talented and renowned artists/artisans and offers lots of places to explore, play, and have fun! Learn more about Canning!   

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. 

Estimated Annual Salary: 375,000 - 400,000 CAD