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Community General Surgeon
Location:
Dartmouth, NS
Description:
Requisition ID: 176675 Opportunity Type: Permanent Estimated Annual Salary: 600,000 - 650,000 Type of Remuneration: AFP - Academic Funding Plan Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact XXXX@novascotia.ca About the Opportunity The Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health are seeking to hire a full-time community surgeon. This position will have its clinical base at the Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH) in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. DGH is a regional hospital within the Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health. It is a 187 bed hospital with a catchment area of over 120,000 people. The hospital sees over 350,000 clinical visits and ~ 45,000 acute care visits yearly. Despite its size, DGH has a community feel where health professionals interact personally. The community atmosphere contributes to an optimal work environment and excellent patient care. In the last 3 years, 8 new operating rooms and 3 new endoscopy suites have been opened. At DGH we have a strong foundation and an administration that supports funding for innovation and cutting-edge care. Further expansion of the hospital in the next 5 years is already in planning with over 100 more beds and numerous added services planned. Qualifications The successful candidate has Royal College certification in General Surgery or is eligible. Fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Surgery or Colorectal Surgery would be an asset though it is not required. They will be actively involved with medical student and resident training and be capable of taking surgical call. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia. Remuneration is based on a competitive alternate funding plan. Application The Department commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The Department encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae along with a statement of interest and names of three references by April 7, 2024. Applications must be sent to: Dr. Jon Enright Chair, General Surgeon Search Committee Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery 8-032 Centennial Building 1276 South Park Street B3H 2Y9 Email - XXXX@nshealth.ca 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. Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.
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Posted:
March 12 on Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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