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The Yarmouth Regional Hospital (YRH) is seeking a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certified ophthalmologist to work alongside two other comprehensive ophthalmologists, each with their own private, fee-for-service practices situated within the hospital. The hospital serves patients from Yarmouth County as well as Digby and Shelburne Counties.

The position is suited to a true comprehensive ophthalmologist, providing general ophthalmic care for medical glaucoma, retina, cornea, uveitis, low vision, lids and cataracts. Interest or additional training in glaucoma and/or oculoplastics would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• work as a full scope of practice ophthalmologist to provide care to the patients within the Western Zone
• support the Nova Scotia Health Authority in advancing the delivery of specialty care by liaising with the applicable staff within the zone and province
• provide consultation support to the Western Zone, which includes day-time coverage and occasional overnight/weekend coverage
• be accountable to the patient population in the Western Zone by providing care to the local population 
• be responsible to the Zone Surgery Department Head for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice
• operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected Hours

• permanent, full time

Remuneration

• Fee for service

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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• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) 
• all specialists must be certified with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) 
• membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) 

Community Details

Yarmouth is located at the southwestern most tip of Nova Scotia serving a population of approximately 60,000 in three counties. Affordable housing is available on stunning ocean and lake-frontage properties. Yarmouth is the recreational, entertainment and shopping hub of the southwest area. There is so much to enjoy about the Southwestern end of Nova Scotia, including a unique and storied Acadian French history and beaches that take your breath away! Yarmouth is also connected to the United States through an international ferry service in the summer months. Our enviable combination of urban amenities and rural natural beauty offers an excellent quality of life for the people that live here. Nova Scotia offers the medical professional opportunities found in larger cities while maintaining a work-life balance in livable, walkable, and affordable communities.
 

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.