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Geriatrician/Care of the Elderly

@ Nova Scotia Healthcare System

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Truro, Nouvelle-Écosse

320k–375k $/anSur placeTemps plein
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Nova Scotia Health is hiring a full-time Geriatrician for a one-year term from May 19, 2026 to May 17, 2027, working with a multidisciplinary Seniors' Clinic team to provide comprehensive care to adults 65 and older, especially frail older adults. The work spans inpatient geriatrics and pre-operative optimization, outpatient consultations in person or virtually, consultative services to long-term care facilities, and a weekday telephone on-call rota. Pay is $320,000 to $375,000 CAD annually under the Doctors Nova Scotia Alternative Payment Plan (Specialty).

Salaire :

320 000 $–375 000 $ par année

Responsabilités :

  • Provide comprehensive geriatric care to patients 65 and older
  • Deliver inpatient geriatric and pre-operative optimization consultations
  • Hold outpatient consultations in person or virtually
  • Provide consultative services to long-term care facilities
  • Provide weekday telephone on-call consultation to primary care providers

Résumé des exigences :

  • Eligible for licensure with CPSNS
  • Coverage with CMPA or proof of alternative coverage
  • One year of geriatric medicine training or COE certification with family medicine
  • CCFP designation preferred

Outils et compétences

Primary careAcute careGeriatricsGeneral medicinePatient careHealth care systemRecruitment

Avantages mentionnés

Assurance maladieSoins dentairesCongé parental
Source et dates

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Date publiée par l’employeur
2026-03-18
Première détection par notre source
2026-10-08
Mise à jour du dossier source
2026-11-09

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Détails du poste

NiveauIntermédiaire
DomaineMédecins et pratique avancée
Heures par semaine37.5
Horairejour
Déplacementsavion : aucun · route : minimes
Milieu de travailHôpital ou clinique, Résidence de soins, Chez les clients
PositionAssis et debout
Exigences physiquesphysique faible · ordinateur modéré
Permis et certificationsCPSNS licensure eligibility, CMPA coverage, CCFP, Care of the Elderly certification
FormationDiplôme professionnel (médecine, droit…) (exigé)
Domaines d’étudesInternal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Avantages mentionnésCongé parental généreux, Aide à la réinstallation, Prime de rendement

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Nova Scotia Healthcare System

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Description

Company Description

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 centers, 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.

Job Description

Work collaboratively with our established multidisciplinary Seniors’ Clinic team to provide comprehensive geriatric care to patients aged 65 years and older, with a particular focus on frail older adults.

Responsibilities

  • Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority.
  • Services will be delivered through consultation in the following areas:
    • Inpatient Geriatrics and Pre-operative Geriatric Optimization at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre (Truro, NS).
    • Outpatient, office-based geriatric consultations for community-dwelling older adults at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre (Truro, NS), provided in person and/or virtually. This includes case reviews and collaborative support with Geriatric clinicians and at times, when appropriate, patient home visits
    • Consultative services to long-term care facilities throughout Colchester County.
  • The candidate will also participate in a shared on-call schedule, providing telephone consultation to primary care providers managing older adults in community, long-term care, and acute care settings within the Northern Zone. On-call coverage is provided weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Expected Hours

  • 1 year, effective May 19, 2026 through May 17, 2027

  • Full-time hours (1.0 FTE). 37.5 hours per week, consisting of 0.8 FTE clinical service delivery and 0.2 FTE dedicated to clinical support activities.

Remuneration

Incentives

Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation.

View Incentive Details Here

Benefits

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, physician advisors and more!

Visit www.doctorsns.com for more information.

Learn more about Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Colchester East Hants Health Centre opened its doors to patients in 2012. Located in Truro, it serves as the main acute care facility for the residents of Colchester and East Hants Counties, serving a population of approximately 75,000. Rooted in community support, the health centre has 122 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, and satellite services.

https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/colchester-east-hants-health-centre

Qualifications

  • All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
  • Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage

  • Completion of at least one year of Geriatric Medicine training during Internal Medicine residency or Care of the Elderly (COE) certification in addition to Family Medicine.

  • CCFP designation preferred from the College of Family Physicians of Canada, or eligibility for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Additional Information

Community Details

Truro is a large, vibrant town known for its historic charm, cultural richness and strategic location. Known as the “Hub of Nova Scotia”, the town’s central location makes it a vital transportation and commercial centre, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere. With a history dating back to the 18th century, Truro’s beautiful downtown area is adorned with well-preserved Victorian architecture and thriving with unique shops and dining.

https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/truro

Practicing in Nova Scotia

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.

Building a Diverse Workforce

The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province.

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