The community of Stewiacke is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team at Stewiacke Medical Clinic.
Join Nova Scotias thriving healthcare ecosystem where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative compassionate care for generations to come.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- ensure delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to practice patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
- provide a full scope of services
Expected Hours
- full-time 37.5 hours per week
- 46 weeks per year
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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Home - Town of Stewiacke
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Community Details
Stewiacke is a small rural town in southern Colchester County Nova Scotia famous for being the halfway point between the North Pole and the equator. It sits along Highway 102 roughly 22 kilometers (a 15-minute drive) south of Truro.
Geography and Meaning
- Name Origin: Derived from the Mikmaq word Seqi Arawak meaning flowing out in small streams or winding river.
- Location: Positioned at the confluence of the Stewiacke and Shubenacadie rivers.
- Proximity: About 20 minutes from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport and 30 minutes from the Halifax Regional Municipality boundaries.
Local Attractions and Highlights
- Mastodon Ridge: A prominent highway-adjacent tourism stop featuring a giant mastodon sculpture visitor info and local crafts honoring the local discovery of ancient mastodon bones.
- Outdoor Spaces: Includes the scenic Stewiacke River Park local walking trails a skate park and a splash pad.
- Community Life: Functions as a quiet car-friendly residential service center with local schools a community center parks and basic commercial amenities.
Practicing in Nova Scotia
Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life professional development and community involvement. Thats 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 Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1