Kings County - Kentville Primary Care Clinic

Kentville, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time, Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The physician is responsible for providing primary care to patients registered on the Need a Family Practice registry. They must maintain professional standards and quality of practice in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

Job details

Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, delivering care through hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come. Job Description Kentville is looking for physicians to join the Primary Care Clinic. This clinic provides temporary primary care access to patients registered on the Need a Family Practice registry and living in the Middleton area. The clinic provides appointments for people who have an immediate health care need that requires care. Patients can make an appointment with a healthcare provider at the clinic while they continue to remain on the registry to find a family practice. Responsibilities Physician will be responsible to the zone department head of family practice for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice, and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority Expected Hours Sessional hourly rate available. Flexible hours can be accommodated. Remuneration sessional hours Incentives Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives, relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia. View Incentive Details Here Benefits Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package through Doctors Nova Scotia including health and dental, EMR grants, CME funding, parental leave, and physician advisors. Visit Doctors Nova Scotia for more information. Province of Nova Scotia offers funded locum coverage and the Physician Retirement Fund matching program. Qualifications All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) All family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Additional Information Community Details Located in beautiful Annapolis Valley, Kentville is near several award-winning wineries, the Minas Basin - which boasts some of the highest tides in the world - and Acadia University. It offers a vibrant arts community, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and a variety of well-developed outdoor activities for its 6,200 residents. All within just a one-hour drive to Halifax and an international airport, Kentville is a rural town close to urban amenities. 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. Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE) Estimated Annual Salary: To Be Determined Zone: Western Zone Specialization: Family Practice Opportunity: Permanent Type of Remuneration: Other Incentive Programs Available: Yes

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is also required.