Family Medicine - Guysborough

All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia

(CPSNS)

All applicants must be eligible for certification with the

College of Family Physicians of Canada

(CFPC)

Community Details

Guysborough offers a serene and picturesque lifestyle, encapsulating the charm of a small coastal town. Nestled along the scenic Chedabucto Bay, the community is known for its breathtaking landscapes, including rolling hills, lush forests and pristine waterfronts. It is an outdoor paradise for fishing, hunting, trails, and camping. The community’s Lifestyle Complex provides indoor and outdoor recreational and fitness opportunities for families. The marina is a popular destination for boaters and locals, and within reach of the farmers’ market, cafe, and outdoor pavilion. Mulgrave Road Theatre has been telling local stories through professional theatre for decades and opens its new location this year! With a population that values close-knit connections, living in Guysborough provides a sense of belonging and a strong community spirit and an incredibly supportive musical community.

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.

Guysborough Memorial Hospital (GMH) is seeking 1-2 family physicians to work in the facility's family practice clinic, Level 4 Emergency Dept, inpatient, and adjacent long term care facility.

Guysborough Memorial Hospital (GMH) serves the health care needs of the residents of Guysborough County.

Located in Guysborough, the area enjoys outstanding healthcare through the recently expanded GMH and its talented team of healthcare professionals.

The physicians of the 10-bed facility and Emergency Dept.

are supported by specialists at St.

GMH also has a partnership with the Guysborough Youth Health Center and is adjacent to a 50-bed long-term care facility (Milford Haven Home for Special Care).

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

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.