About the Opportunity

We are seeking an innovative and committed anesthesiologist to join our team of over 100 anesthesiologists in the greater Halifax area, working clinically within the Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health and academically with Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine. 

The successful candidate will be granted a faculty appointment at Dalhousie University upon hire. Multiple start dates possible, with some in spring, summer and fall 2023. 

Language of work will be conducted in English. 

Responsibilities

Clinical Focus:

The candidate will work withing the province's quaternary and tertiary care centres providing comprehensive anesthetic clinical care to patients.  There may be opportunities to support academic research and teaching mandates.  These positions will be working withing the clinical sites of the Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health, exact locations to be determined by the Head.  Staff may be required to work at any site within the boundaries of the Central Zone, including: 

QEII Health Sciences Centre, at both the Halifax Infirmary (HI) and the Victoria General (VG) sites, Halifax.  

There may be opportunities to provide clinical care in other sites (e.g. IWK Health Centre)  under the direction of the Head.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively and safely deliver the full scope of specialty anesthesia clinical care/services to patients, and fully and equitably participate in the relevant on-call schedule(s).
• Participate in patient safety and quality improvement activities and rounds.
• Participate in clinical teaching and instructing as required in undergraduate, postgraduate and fellowship programs to medical students, residents, fellows, allied health care providers, and other learners during their anesthesiology rotations in all areas where care is provided such as perioperative or pain clinics or within the operating rooms. 
• Provide effective communications to patients and their families, engaging them in their care planning and decisions.
• Foster positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with students, residents and clinical, research and administrative colleagues.

Expected Hours

• Full-Time (minimum 35 hours a week) for Long Term Assignment (Locum)
• Participation in on-call schedules.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine (or suitable equivalent such as Doctor of Osteopathy) 
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia
• Coverage with Canadian Medical Protective Association
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, focus on patient safety and quality.
• Additional research training/degree (Masters, PhD) is a strong asset.
• Experience in a complex health sciences centre is a strong asset.
• Sub-specialization with fellowship training and/or a demonstrated excellence in academic medicine through clinical experience

Compensation and How to Apply

Compensation will depend on hours worked, call coverage and shift pickups. The position is compensated through the Clinical Academic Funding Plan (CAFP), a multi-stakeholder agreement that provides block funding to compensate physicians and cover departmental operational costs. The Department’s Practice Plan outlines the ways in which the revenues are distributed by the members and funding is managed by APMPM Administration Inc., a physician non-profit corporation. The position is an independent contractor and is not an employee, servant or agent of the health authorities or Dalhousie University.
 

Incentives:
The Nova Scotia Health and the Department of Health and Wellness offer various incentives that the applicants may wish to pursue. Information can be found at: https://recruitment.nshealth.ca/incentives
 

How to Apply:
We are committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter if they identify with one of the above-mentioned groups.
Interested applicants are asked to submit the following to Anesthesia.Admin@nshealth.ca:

• A cover letter addressed to the Department Head Dr. Janice Chisholm that addresses specific job requirements, research experience, and the voluntary self-identification, and specifies when the candidate is available to start work.
• A research statement/plan (addressing past, current and future research)
• An updated CV;
• Names of potential three referees.

Deadlines:

• Applications are due by May 31, 2023, by email at Anesthesia.Admin@nshealth.ca.  
• Posting will remain up until filled. 

Community Details

Halifax, the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia's capital city, sits in the center of Nova Scotia's east coast and is an important seaport that looks out over one of the world's largest natural harbors.

Halifax is a perfect paradox. We are where land meets sea, old meets new, urban meets rural, and traditional meets trendy. We balance a relaxing pace with modern urban amenities and affordability with world class-experiences. We value our strong historical ties but drive to shake up the norm. This perfect balance makes Halifax one of the best places in the world to visit, no matter what a visitor is looking for: see for yourself in this video!

Nature lovers will find sandy beaches, beautiful gardens, and hiking, birding, and beachcombing. Urbanites can enjoy the symphony, live theater, art galleries, and museums, along with a lively nightlife that includes brewpubs and a great culinary scene.