Locum - Family Medicine - Sydney

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)

Clinic Details

Docs & Dogs Family Medicine is a welcoming outpatient family medicine clinic offering comprehensive primary care services in a supportive and collaborative environment. Operating from 9 AM to 3 PM, the clinic provides excellent clerical support, ensuring smooth administrative processes for physicians. The team includes a dedicated nurse practitioner (NP), as well as part-time social work (SW) and dietitian services to enhance patient care. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) support is also available, assisting with clinical tasks and patient flow. This setup allows physicians to focus on providing high-quality medical care while benefiting from a well-rounded interdisciplinary team.

Community Details

As the largest urban area on Cape Breton Island and the island’s historical capital, Sydney is the perfect mix of urban charm and down-home hospitality. This small city offers a blend of rich cultural heritage and contemporary living set against the backdrop of Cape Breton Island’s rugged landscapes. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, from local markets and shops to cultural events that celebrate Cape Breton’s music and traditions. Sydney is a place where the past meets the present, offering residents and visitors a warm and welcoming atmosphere enriched by its maritime legacy and the stunning natural beauty that surrounds it.

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.

Docs & Dogs Family Medicine is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage for the following dates:

delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness

work with other providers in the clinic to provide cross coverage and same day access

utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members

College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSNS)

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.