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EOI - Family Physician for Long Term Care - Eskasoni, Cape Breton, NS

@ Nova Scotia Healthcare System

Eskasoni, Nova Scotia

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Overview

Nova Scotia Healthcare System is seeking a family physician for part-time work providing primary care to the 48 residents of the Eskasoni Long Term Care facility in Cape Breton. The role involves about 10 hours per week on a sessional arrangement, estimated at $6000 annually. Eligibility for CPSNS licensure and CFPC certification is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide primary care to 48 residents of the Eskasoni Long Term Care facility
  • Work about 10 hours per week on a sessional arrangement

Requirements summary:

  • Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia
  • Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada
  • Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage
  • Knowledge of Mi'kmaw culture and history is a strong asset
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2025-03-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Hours per week10
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsCMPA
EducationDoctorate (required)
Fields of studyMedicine

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Job description

Company Description

The community of Eskasoni is seeking a family physician to join their primary care team providing coverage to the 48 residents of a newly built Long-Term Care facility.

Eskasoni First Nation is the largest Mi’kmaw community in Nova Scotia where community members are well versed in their culture and language. It is also home to Eskasoni Goat Island home of Eskasoni Cultural Journeys known for its tourism. Eskasoni is conveniently located in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). The CBRM 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, with direct flights to Toronto and Montreal. In addition, the region remains young, diverse and vibrant as it is the home to Cape Breton University, the location for the new Dalhousie Medical Campus opening in 2025!

Eskasoni Health

Job Description

Providing care to 48 residents at the Eskasoni Long Term Care facility.

10 hours/week. Compensation is a sessional arrangement. Annually, estimated $6000.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Expected Hours

  • 10 hours / week

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