General Surgery - Yarmouth

The Opportunity

Yarmouth Regional Hospital (YRH) is seeking two full-time general surgeons to be part of a team of five general surgeons. The group is replacing one position and adding an additional position. The role requires a full spectrum of general surgical services appropriate to a secondary care centre, including endoscopy. Regular OR, endoscopy and minor procedure time are offered. The group is willing to provide some surgical assists and can help mentor a newer graduate. Physicians have an opportunity to work as a preceptor with medical graduates and residents. Compensation is currently Fee for Service, with an estimated income range of $350,000 to $450,000 annually. Your annual income will depend solely on your own clinical output. In addition, specialist receive on-call stipends and other incentives as available through the Master Agreement of Nova Scotia.

YRH has 100 inpatient beds and is a primary and secondary care hospital and designated district trauma centre. The OR laparoscopic suites were newly renovated in 2023.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• work a full scope of practice as a general surgeon
• participate in call shifts
• provide support to your own site and to others in Western Zone if required, which includes day-time coverage and occasional overnight/weekend coverage
• be responsible to the Zone Department Head for Surgery for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice
• operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected Hours

• Permanent Full Time
• 1:4 to 1:5 on-call requirement

Community Information

Yarmouth, known for its scenic coastal beauty and unique charm, is located at the southwestern most tip of Nova Scotia serving a population of approximately 60,000 in three counties. Affordable housing is available on stunning ocean and lake-frontage properties. Yarmouth is the recreational, entertainment and shopping hub of the southwest area. There is so much to enjoy about the Southwestern end of Nova Scotia, including a unique and storied Acadian French history and beaches that take your breath away! Yarmouth is also connected to the United States through an international ferry service that makes cross border adventures possible with ease.

Yarmouth is also connected to the United States through an international ferry service that makes cross border adventures possible with ease. The enviable combination of urban amenities and rural natural beauty offers an excellent quality of life for the people who live here. Nova Scotia offers the medical professional opportunities found in larger cities while maintaining a work-life balance in livable, walkable, and affordable communities.

For more details on living and practicing in Yarmouth, please watch Edge of Everywhere video, and visit Town of Yarmouth and Yarmouth and Acadian Shores.

For more insight into the services provided at Yarmouth Regional Hospital, watch this Video

and More Than Medicine

To Apply

Visit https://nshdocs.morethanmedicine.ca/opportunities/ref272s-general-surgery-yarmouth

Incentives

Read more about site visit allowances, relocation allowances, and incentives offered through the Department of Health and Wellness at https://morethanmedicine.ca/incentives