Emergency Medicine- Middleton

About This Opportunity

The Western Zone has several full time/part time/locum positions in various Emergency Departments across the western part of Nova Scotia. In particular, Soldiers Memorial Hospital (SMH) is seeking an Emergency Physician for full-time. The successful candidate may also participate in teaching through the Annapolis Valley site family medicine residency program and/or with medical students through Dalhousie University. 

As the successful candidate you will join a province-wide network of Emergency Departments, referral centres, and integrated air/ground EMS system providing quality care to acutely ill and injured patients in Nova Scotia.

The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team at your Emergency Department site providing leadership in the resuscitation and stabilization of major trauma patients and critically ill patients that present to the Emergency Department. You will also be expected to appropriately assess and manage the full spectrum of emergency medicine presentations from injury (minor to major), to unexpected and undifferentiated medical and surgical illness in all ages, to mental health emergencies.

Responsibilities

• provide leadership in the resuscitation and stabilization of major trauma patients and critically ill patients
• appropriately assess and manage the full spectrum of emergency medicine presentations from injury to unexpected and undifferentiated medical and surgical illness in all ages, to mental health emergencies

Expected Hours

• full-time
• part-time
• locum

Qualifications

•  all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
•  all family physician must have membership with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
•  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)
• all applicants must have a current PALS Certification
• all applicants must have a current ATLS Certification
• all applicants must have a current ACLS Certification

Community Details

Located near the centre of the Annapolis Valley, Middleton - otherwise known as "The Heart of the Valley" - is a scenic town with a population of approximately 2,000. The community values diversity, opportunity, and partnership while serving as a regional centre for business, education, health, and recreation. Discover what it is like to work study, live or play in tranquil Middleton!

Middleton is a town with something for everyone. Picture breathtaking views in all seasons, year-round special events, and diverse community groups to match your interests. Community and Economic Development programs provide a wide range of active-living town recreation and business experiences to please everyone. 

The Annapolis Valley is famous for its beauty, apples - and more recently - it's fantastic wines. If you are looking to put down roots, affordable small farms and acreages are plentiful in this area. Watch:  Have It All