Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Truro (One year Maternity Leave)
Colchester East Hants Mental Health & Addictions is seeking a full-time Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.
Responsibilities
- Provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care.
- Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority.
- Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities.
Expected Hours
- Permanent Full-Time Short-Term Appointment
- 37.5 hours per week
- 46 out of 52 weeks per year
- Call schedule to be determined
Remuneration
- $375,000 to 400,000
- Sessional Rate
Incentives
Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation.
Benefits
Successful candidates may be eligible for benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, physician advisors and more! Visit www.doctorsns.com for more information.
Learn more about Colchester East Hants Health Centre here!
- All specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada(RCPSC)
- All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
- Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage.
Community Details
Truro is a large, vibrant town known for its historic charm, cultural richness and strategic location. Known as the “Hub of Nova Scotia”, the town’s central location makes it a vital transportation and commercial centre, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere. With a history dating back to the 18th century, Truro’s beautiful downtown area is adorned with well-preserved Victorian architecture and thriving with unique shops and dining.
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.