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Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH), located in Sydney, Nova Scotia, is seeking 2 full-time Anesthesiologists to join our collegial group of 8 other Anesthesiologists. 

CBRH is a 250-bed tertiary care regional hospital that provides a broad range of care and is a surgical referral center to patients living in the Eastern Zone of Nova Scotia.  Our group provides anesthetic services for approximately 10,000 operating room cases a year. In addition, we also provide obstetrical support for approximately 800 deliveries per year. We currently run 5 operating rooms daily with the ability of expansion to 7 ORs. The CBRH expansion which is currently underway, will house eight new surgical suites and a cardiac catheterization lab.

There is opportunity to engage in research and/or have medical teaching positions with Dalhousie University, should that be of interest. 

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services at Cape Breton Regional Hospital and Glace Bay Hospital for a variety of surgical services including: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dental Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery. Applicants must be comfortable managing pediatric patients.
• Participate fully in on call coverage (including overnight and weekends) and acute pain services
• Participate in our preoperative assessment clinic
• Participate in medical student and resident education
• The physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head of Anesthesia for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice
• Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority. 
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities. 
• Opportunity to offer services in the Pain Clinic if desired

Expected Hours

• Permanent Full-Time

Remuneration

• Estimated annual salary $500-525,000 CAD
• Fee for Service (Pain Clinic services are paid at a sessional rate)
• Link to Physician Agreement for rates

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, and more!

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Learn more about Sydney here

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). 
• All specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada(RCPSC)
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support(BCLS)

Community Details

Located in the vibrant port city of Sydney and on the edge of the beautiful Cape Breton Highlands National Park Cape Breton Regional Municipality is the second largest municipality in the province of Nova Scotia and home to a welcoming, diverse population of approximately 115,000. The island is deeply rooted in Unama'ki history as traditional Mi'kmaq territory, while also proudly showcasing its rich Celtic culture. Nature enthusiasts will find endless outdoor adventures in all 4 seasons with pristine local beaches, multiple alpine ski hills, cross-country ski trails, and world-class hiking trails found within the stunning Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The area is also a premier global destination for golfers, boasting several breathtaking, world-class golf courses set against magnificent coastal backdrops. For arts and entertainment, the region features a thriving local arts scene anchored by the Highland Arts Theatre in downtown Sydney and the historic Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay. Despite its rugged, natural beauty, Cape Breton remains highly modern, offering an array of shops, restaurants, a commercial airport, and a bustling cruise ship terminal. The region's energy is kept continually young, innovative, and vibrant by the presence of Cape Breton University and the newly established Cape Breton Medical Campus. This unique blend of breathtaking scenery, cultural richness, and modern lifestyle amenities makes Cape Breton Island an exceptional place to live, work, and build your medical career.

Practicing in Nova Scotia

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's 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 Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq 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.