Associate Physician : Mental Health and Addictions
sydney, Canada 1 month ago
Job Description
Click here as an internal applicant.
Req ID:
Location:
NorthernZone,
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department:
MHA EZ Medical Resource Clinical Asst
Type of Employment:
Permanent
Hourly FT(
100) x
1
Management/Non UnionP
osition
Posting Closing Date:
29:May:25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community:based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high:quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work:life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Associate Physician is a licensed physician employed by the Nova Scotia Health Authority to provide medical care under the supervision of a fully licensed physician. This position is assigned to the Department of Mental Health and Addictions. Participation in the call schedule is required.
Clinical Responsibilities
Under the supervision of an attending member of the Department of Mental Health and Addictions:
- Liaises with nurses, housestaff, attending staff and other members of the health care team in the development of the overall patient care program.
- Communicates with patients, families, referring and family physicians concerning patient management plans.
- Manages the day:to:day care of patients, including writing medical orders on charts and responding to emergencies, in consultation with attending staff.
- Arranges consultations with other departments for care and investigation.
- Follows through on investigations and arranges follow:up outpatient visits.
- Attends educational sessions and rounds as time permits.
- Participates in on:call responsibilities of the service.
- These responsibilities are meant to be indicative of the job responsibilities and duties and are not inclusive.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
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Must meet the requirements to obtain a Clinical Assistant License from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (Clinical Assistant Licence : Registration Policies College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (cpsns.ns.ca))
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Must have obtained (in writing) Review of Qualifications from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia prior to application deadline. Please upload this with your application
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CMPA coverage required
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ACLS certification required
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Good command of written and spoken English
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Must be able to promote and maintain good interpersonal skills
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Completion of the equivalence of a rotating internship and postgraduate training and experience in Cardiology are consider assets
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Physical demand : Must be able to sit, stand, walk and perform duties as outlined above
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Mental and Visual demand : High; must be able to deal with stressful situations
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Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, an
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