Locum Family Medicine Sydney

Docs & Dogs Family Medicine is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage from March 16 to March 20 2026.

Locum physicians provide coverage for family practices including inpatient and nursing home care as well as specialist hospital and office coverage as requested. Compensation includes a minimum daily income guarantee of $1200 for family physicians ($600 for half-day) with additional earnings if shadow billings exceed this amount. Travel expenses including kilometrage per diems accommodations (up to $300 per night) and airfare (up to $1500) are reimbursed along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions.

Qualifications :

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• All family physicians 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

Sydney is the historic capital of Cape Breton and largest urban centre on the island. From the harbourfront boardwalk complete with buskers and visiting cruise ships to the worlds largest fiddle Sydney will be sure to charm you! Physicians and their families build rewarding lives and careers in Cape Breton; see for yourself here! It is in convenient proximity to all the major attractions on the Island like the world-famous Cabot Trail Fortress of Louisburg the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in the beautiful village of Baddeck and 6 amazing golf courses!

You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We have a full array of shops restaurants services entertainment and addition the region remains young and vibrant as it is home to Cape Breton University.

Music is a large part of our Scottish cultural background. Sydney is surrounded by many smaller communities each one offering its own uniqueness to an interested person. Here kitchen parties are a way of life and youre never too far from the beautiful Highlands that inspired the regions first immigrants to name the province New Scotland. You will experience the view of a lifetime around every corner and surround yourself with the friendliest people in every community. Hike cycle swim golf - all in an almost unreal beauty.

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.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People African Nova Scotians Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract

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Experience: years
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