Psychiatry Day Hospital/Adult Outpatient - Kentville

About the Opportunity

The Valley Regional Hospital is seeking a full-time adult psychiatrist to join the new day hospital on a 0.5 full time equivalency (FTE) basis as well as work 0.5 FTE in the community adult outpatient services. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative community adult outpatient team as well as provide psychiatric care along with social worker, occupational therapist, recreation therapy and nurses in the Valley Day Hospital. The psychiatry service supports rural satellite clinics for mental health and addictions, seniors mental health, community outreach teams, clozapine, and depot clinics, consult services for adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, consultation with medical units and emergency departments and full Child and Adolescent Clinical Services. This is a cohesive team with members from diverse backgrounds dedicated to providing quality care.

Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) opened its doors to patients in 1992. The hospital serves the people of Kings and Annapolis Counties, and provides specialty services as a referral centre for the Annapolis Valley and other areas of Western Nova Scotia. Located in Kentville, VRH is a 137 inpatient bed facility that provides inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care to approximately 80,000 residents. The facility completes approximately 5,800 cases/year with 800 deliveries/year. There is a full surgical program with after-hours surgical coverage for emergency and non-elective procedures.

Services:

• surgical services
• internal medicine services (including cardiology and respirology)
• intensive care
• emergency medicine
• obstetrics
• pediatrics
• radiology/diagnostic imaging
• psychiatry/mental health and addiction services

Responsibilities

• provide care to patients over the age of 19 who need psychiatric care but don't need to stay overnight in an acute care unit
• participate in program development
• offer consultations to other physicians and rural clinics
• contribute to and participate in teaching programs and activities
• contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities as assigned

Expected Hours

• Full Time 

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 Details

Located in beautiful Annapolis Valley, Kentville is near several award-winning wineries, the Minas Basin - which boasts some of the highest tides in the world - and Acadia University. It offers a vibrant arts community, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and a variety of well-developed outdoor activities for its 6,200 residents. All within just a one-hour drive to Halifax and an international airport, Kentville is a rural town close to urban amenities.

The beautiful Annapolis Valley spans across over 100 km between two parallel mountains - the north and south - and is rich in both history and culture. There is a diverse agricultural industry with an abundance of farmer markets. The Annapolis Basin is in the west and the Minas Basin in the east. There are many communities throughout the Annapolis Valley all with their unique qualities and charm! Vibrant arts, museums, hiking & biking trails, live theatre, parks, recreational activities, cafes and restaurants along with specialty shops are just some examples of what you'll find. There is lots to do and see in the Annapolis Valley! Watch: Have It All and More Than Medicine