Emergency Medicine Physician

• Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Zone: Eastern Zone
• Type of Remuneration: Other
• Incentive Programs Available: Yes

Company Description

Strait Richmond Hospital is seeking two Emergency Physicians to join their group. Strait Richmond Hospital (SRH) has a locum and full-time opportunities available for emergency physicians (specialists or FM+). SRH is classified as a "Level 3' ED and serves the health care needs of the residents of communities in Richmond County and the southern portion of Inverness County. The facility has 15 medicine beds and 5 restorative care beds that provides inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care. The two regional referral centres for the area include Cape Breton Regional Hospital (located in Sydney – approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from SRH) and St. Martha's Regional Hospital (located in Antigonish – approximately 1 hour from SRH). Both CBRH and SRMH are 'Level 2' EDs. LifeFlight operates in Nova Scotia to support patient transport. Mobile SIM for in situ training with ED team.

The site also houses a number of other interdisciplinary services:

• community based rehabilitation centre
• hemodialysis
• laboratory services
• mental health & addictions services
• occupational therapy
• palliative care
• physiotherapy

The facility also has a number of visiting specialists:

• cardiology
• nephrology
• ophthalmology
• palliative care

Job Description

• 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.
• ATLS, ACLS, PALS and advanced Airway training are required

Additional Information

Community Details

The community of Evanston is located in Richmond County, on the southern coast of scenic Cape Breton Island. Affordable housing, ocean views, easy access to beaches, hiking trails, and an array of outdoor activities make Evanston a great place to have a rewarding career and lifestyle! To learn more about what it's like to work as a physician here, visit: