Posted 15 days ago
Emergency Medicine Physician
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring an emergency medicine physician for St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish, a Level 2 emergency department serving nearly 60,000 people. The role is a locum, full-time or part-time, covering the full scope of emergency practice in the eastern zone on various monthly shifts. The posting lists an estimated annual salary of 300,000 to 350,000 paid hourly, and states that incentives may apply.
Responsibilities:
- Full scope of emergency physician practice
- Patient care within the eastern zone
- Professional responsibilities and quality of practice to the Zone Department Head
- Operate within Medical Staff Bylaws of Nova Scotia Health Authority
Requirements summary:
- Eligible for CPSNS licensure
- Eligible for RCPSC or CFPC certification
- CMPA membership
- ATLS, ACLS, PALS and advanced airway training
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-25
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CPSNS licensure, RCPSC certification, CFPC certification, CMPA membership, ATLS, ACLS |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
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- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
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- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 221 |
| View page |
Requisition ID: 117328
Opportunity Type: Locum
Estimated Annual Salary: 300,000 - 350,000
Type of Remuneration: Hourly Rate
For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact [email protected]
About This Opportunity
St. Martha's Regional Hosptial (SMRH), Antigonish, is seeking an emergency medicine physician to join their team. Permanent, full-time/part-time and short-term/locum opportunities exist. There is opportunity to engage in research and/or teaching positions with Dalhousie University, as well as, local simulation-based learning and mentoring opportunities, should that be of interest. SMRH is approximately two hours from the region's tertiary care pediatric facility, the IWK Health Centre, which provides neonatal support. This facility serves a population of nearly 60,000 from Antigonish, Guysborough, and surrounding communities. It is classified as a 'Level 2' Emergency Dept and has 8 beds, plus an observation area with 15 beds.
Emergency physicians are joined by colleagues in:
- anesthesia
- dermatology
- family medicine
- general surgery
- geriatrics
- hospitalists
- internal medicine (general and sub-specialty who cover the 6 bed ICU)
- obstetrics/gynecology
- ophthalmology
- otolaryngology
- palliative care
- pediatrics
- plastic surgery
- psychiatry
- radiology (U/S, CT, MRI, ECHO)
- visiting oncology and neurology
Community based care is further supported by a men's and women's health centre, chronic pain clinic, methadone clinic, walk-in clinic, and youth clinic at the local high school. Physicians and all staff at St. Martha's Regional Hospital take great pride in providing high-quality care to patients and value collegiality in the work place. Also, St. Martha's Regional Hospital has the most active cross-specialty, accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) program in the province. Additionally, they offer regular medical staff social events.
Responsibilities
Duties include full scope of practice as an emergency physician providing care to patients within the eastern zone.
The physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head for Emergency Medicine for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice, and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Expected Hours
- full-time
- part-time
- locum
- various shifts available each month
Qualifications
- eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
- eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC); or eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
- membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
- ATLS, ACLS, PALS and advanced Airway training are required
Community Details
The Town of Antigonish is a family-friendly, creative, university community where the hospital is an easy walk or cycle away from the town centre. Housing is affordable. The commute to work can be so easy, with minimal traffic and no congestion. The County of Antigonish, surrounding the town, boasts spectacular natural beauty, and also has a wide range of affordable housing. An agricultural base results in a wonderful farmers' market and easy access to local foods, while fishers offer their catch at several wharves and community locations.
In winter you can easily ski or snow shoe on local trails or at the golf course, with groomed trails. Indoor community recreational sports, including hockey, curling, skating, volleyball, and racquet sports (yes, we have pickleball!) are also available. There are three ice surfaces and two artificial turf fields in town. In summer, swimming, kayaking, and sailing in the Northumberland Strait, the mildest ocean water north of Washington, DC, is irresistible! A university-based rowing club on a local lake offers community lessons. There are numerous local public beaches and swimming holes, spectacular hiking trails, an 18-hole golf course, a boating club, great fishing spots, tennis courts, cycling on little-trafficked back roads and a racetrack. There is mountain biking and disc golf on Keppoch Mountain and Kan Jam league. You'll be surprised at how few people are in the midst of such immense natural beauty!
You'll also find a wide range of fitness and sports programs for all ages, often mentored by local university athletes and coaches. In addition to traditional gyms, a new crossfit gym has recently opened its doors. The local St. Francis Xavier University has superb recreational facilities, with a gym, rinks, a track, courts, and a 25 metre pool, all within the town. St. FX also hosts an impressive lineup of guest speakers, films, arts, music, and theatre events throughout the year, all open to the community. Antigonish boasts a vibrant arts and culture community where theatre, documentary films, concerts, readings, lecture, visual arts, and arts fairs, abounds. There is ample opportunity to participate, with community choirs and community theatre productions. This strong creative community has partnered with folks in health care and education to create the first community-based arts-health initiative in Canada. An award-winning library serves as a flourishing community gathering space. There is always lots going on in our well-engaged community - the challenge is deciding where to be!
French-language schools and Acadian, Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotia communities are near town. Antigonish's growing community of newcomers is bringing welcome diversity to a historically Scottish region, contributing to a burgeoning celebration of ethnic culture and food. Antigonish is home to the famous "Peace by Chocolate", owned by a family of Syrian entrepreneurs and peace ambassadors. Day and residential programs integrate individuals with diverse abilities into community activities through L'Arche Antigonish. Two new retirement residences have recently opened. A wide range of service organizations and activist coalitions will welcome you as a volunteer. Halifax, Cape Breton, New Brunswick, PEI, and numerous festivals are accessible for weekend or day trips. The Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a 1-hour, 45-minute drive away.
To learn more about St. Martha's Regional Hospital view the video below from the staff and physicians who work at St. Martha's:
St. Martha's Regional Hospital
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.
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