Pathology

About the Opportunity

Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is seeking a full-time pathologist to join the established medical/scientific department team of five. Annually, the department handles over 15,000 surgical pathology specimens, 35-40 autopsies, and 16,000 cytopathology specimens. The successful candidate will undertake clinical responsibilities in these services and will have the opportunity to oversee the clinical laboratories at CBRH and in surrounding communities opened its door to patients in 1995. The successful applicant could have potential to be the department head or associate/deputy head depending on experience and qualifications. Now, it is the second largest acute care facility in Nova Scotia that serves more than 200,000 patients a year. It is part of a four-hospital complex that also includes Glace Bay, New Waterford Consolidated, and Northside General Hospitals. Located in the historic town of Sydney, CBRH has 162 acute care beds, 36 emergency beds, 23 intermediate and critical care beds, 40 maternal child beds, 52 mental health and addiction beds, and nine palliative care beds. The hospital provides a range of primary and secondary services through in-patient, outpatient, and community-based programs.

Services:

• anesthesiology 
• cancer and supportive care
• cardiac respiratory
• dermatology
• diabetes education services
• diagnostic imaging
• dialysis
• emergency medicine
• general surgery
• geriatric assessment and rehabilitation
• intensive care unit
• internal medicine
• laboratory services
• maternal/child support services
• mental health and addiction services
• neonatal care
• nutrition and diabetic counseling
• obstetrics and gynecology
• occupational therapy
• ophthalmology
• otolaryngology 
• palliative care
• physiotherapy
• plastic surgery
• social work
• spiritual and religious care
• volunteer services

Responsibilities

• work a full scope of practice as a pathologist.
• perform autopsies and biopsies.
• assess pathology specimens and cytopathology specimens

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)
• Canadian certification in either anatomical or general pathology is considered an asset

Community Details

Sydney is a vibrant port city on the edge of the beautiful Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Cape Breton Regional Municipality is the second largest municipality in the province of Nova Scotia.  With a population of approximately 115,000, Cape Breton Island is known for its rich Celtic culture and stunning scenery. You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We host an array of shops, restaurants, golf courses, entertainment and amenities including an airport and cruise ship terminal. In addition, the region remains young, diverse and vibrant as it is the home to Cape Breton University.