Emergency Medicine Physician - Strait Richmond Hospital

• Duties include full scope of practice as an emergency physician providing care to patients within the eastern zone and participating in call.
• The physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head for Emergency Medicine for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
• various shifts available
• flexible scheduling

• eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• ATLS, ACLS, PALS and advanced Airway training are required

Community Details

The community of Evanston is located in Richmond County, on the southern coast of scenic Cape Breton Island. Affordable housing, safe, welcoming, family-oriented, close-knit communities. Amazing ocean views, easy access to beaches, hiking trails, and an array of outdoor activities and community recreation and cultural facilities make Evanston a great place to have a rewarding career and lifestyle!  Located 2.5hrs from Halifax International Airport, 1.5 hrs from Sydney Regional Airport, 2 hrs from Newfoundland Ferry Terminal. Full-service grocery, retail, banking services. Reliable highspeed internet and cellular coverage. Great schools and close to two universities and college campuses. 

Community and family support available for pre-arrival and ongoing settlement and integration.

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Cape Breton Doctors
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