Associate Physician Cardiology

Req ID: 224224
Location: CentralZoneHalifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: MED Clinical Assistants
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 29-Jul-26

About the Opportunity

The Associate Physician Cardiology is a licensed physician employed by the Nova Scotia Health to provide medical care under the supervision of a fully licensed physician. This position is assigned to the Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology. Participation in the call schedule is required. Associate Physicians report directly to the Cardiology Associate Physician Program Director or their designate and indirectly to the Central Zone Executive Medical Director through the Director of Physician Extenders Medical Affairs NSH.

Clinical Responsibilities

Under the supervision of an attending member of the Division of Cardiology:

• Functions as a member of the team in the Cardiology service at the level of a PGY1 or PGY2. Makes regular rounds with supervising staff.
• Liaises with nurses housestaff attending staff and other members of the health care team in the development of the overall patient care program.
• Communicates with patients families referring and family physicians concerning patient management plans.
• Performs and documents admission history and physical examinations progress notes discharge summaries death certificates etc.
• Manages the day-to-day care of patients including writing medical orders on charts and responding to emergencies in consultation with attending staff.
• Performs procedures within the scope of their demonstrated competence and privileges and according to established policies or protocols. These may include: the insertion of peripheral intravenous lines initiation of intravenous medication taking blood samples for diagnostic purposes or arterial blood gases insertion of Foley catheters performing EKGs and the removal of arterial sheaths.
• Radial artery lines will only be inserted at the request of senior resident or attending staff. This procedure will be supervised until full competency of the procedure is demonstrated.
• Arranges consultations with other departments for care and investigation.
• Follows through on investigations and arranges follow-up outpatient visits.
• Attends educational sessions and rounds as time permits.
• Interacts with and orientates clinical clerks and PGY1s new to the Cardiology Service.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities of the service.
• These responsibilities are meant to be indicative of the job responsibilities and duties and are not inclusive.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Must meet the requirements to obtain a Clinical Assistant License from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia ( have obtained (in writing) Review of Qualifications from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia prior to application deadline. Please upload this with your application
• CMPA coverage required
• ACLS certification required
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Must be able to promote and maintain good interpersonal skills
• Completion of the equivalence of a rotating internship and postgraduate training and experience in Cardiology are consider assets
• Physical demand - Must be able to sit stand walk and perform duties as outlined above
• Mental and Visual demand High; must be able to deal with stressful situations
• Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred
  

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 96 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$53.98 $68.75 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What youll love about Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the provinces largest provider of health services; were a team driven by excellence in health healing and learning. Across hospitals health centres and community programs our people deliver innovative high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health youll find meaningful career opportunities supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once Youve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health 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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Temp
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 53 - 68