Requisition ID: 34423
Opportunity Type: Permanent
Estimated Annual Salary: 350,000 - 400,000
Type of Remuneration: Hourly Rate
Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Relocation Program; Site Visit Program
Department of Health & Wellness Incentives: Debt Assistance; Tuition Relief
Other Incentives: Enhanced Locum Incentive; Psychiatry Stabilization Strategy
About the Opportunity
Colchester East Hants Health Care Centre (CEHHC) is seeking a full-time psychiatrist to join a cohesive team consisting of inpatient and community outpatient social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, and psychologists.CEHHC opened its doors to patients in 2012. Located in Truro, it serves as the main acute care facility for the residents of Colchester and East Hants Counties. Rooted in community support, the health centre has 122 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, and satellite services.
Services:
addiction services
ambulatory care
anesthesia
cancer and supportive care
cardio respiratory
chronic pain services
diabetes education services
diagnostic imaging
dialysis unit
dietary and nutrition services
emergency medicine
hearing and speech
inpatient psychiatric unit
intensive care unit
laboratory services
medical units
mental health outpatient services
nutrition and diabetic counselling
obstetrics
palliative care
pharmacy
public health
rehabilitation services – inpatient and outpatient
respiratory therapy
spiritual care services
surgical unit
urology service
volunteer services
Responsibilities
provide 24/7 hospital and call support to inpatient mental health and emergency departments
contribute to and participate in teaching programs and activities
contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities as assigned
Expected Hours
full-time
on call requirement
Qualifications
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)
membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Community
Truro is home to more than 12,000 residents and a thriving business community. Residents of Truro enjoy active living. They often boast about Victoria Park, a natural 400 acre woodland park in the centre of town, and their state-of-the art recreation centre (Rath Eastlink Community Centre) that offers an NHL sized arena, a competition-sized (25m) swimming pool, a water slide, a fitness centre, and a rock climbing wall. Truro is known for its excellent education offerings for students of all ages in English and French, particularly its highschool level arts programs and extra-curricular performances. Truro is home to a campus for Nova Scotia Community College, The Institute of Human Services Education, and the Agricultural Campus of Dalhousie University. Truro is conveniently located less than one hour's commute to Halifax and 30 minutes to the Halifax International Airport.
Locally-crafted wine? Winter adventures? Fresh lobster? This beautiful part of the province has something for everyone. It's as diverse in landscape as it is in recreational opportunities. Spanning from the warm water beaches of the Northumberland Straight to the surreally stunning Bay of Fundy, the region features vibrant towns, the province’s best downhill skiing, festivals and events galore, and a terroir ideal for the production of wine.
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.