Locum - Anesthesiology - Northern Zone

Amherst, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$1,600 / day

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The anesthesiologist will provide full-scope anesthesia care for various surgical services including general surgery, obstetrics, and gynecology. They are also responsible for participating in call shifts and maintaining professional standards within the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

Job details

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 Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre (CRHCC), in Amherst, Nova Scotia, and Aberdeen Regional Hospital (ARH) in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia is seeking locum Anesthesiologists to support their team. Responsibilities work a full scope of practice as an anesthesiologist to provide care to the patients of Northern Zone surgical services covered at CRHHC include: general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ENT special interest in intensive care and/or pain management would be assets surgical services covered at ARH include: general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic surgery participating in call shifts the physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head of Anesthesia for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice, and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority Expected Hours Includes day-time coverage and occasional overnight/weekend coverage Locum physicians provide coverage for specialists. Compensation includes a minimum daily income guarantee of $1,600 for specialists ($800 for half-day), with additional earnings if shadow billings exceed this amount. Travel expenses, including kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), are reimbursed, along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered, and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions. Qualifications All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) All specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Additional Information Community Details Amherst Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland County, Amherst is located nearly on Nova Scotia’s border with New Brunswick, making it a getaway to both provinces. A welcoming town known for its friendly community spirit and historic charm, Amherst’s downtown is characterized by historic architecture, quaint shops and locally owned businesses. Stately Victorian homes line the town’s streets, with some restored and transformed into inns, bed and breakfasts, or guest homes. https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/amherst New Glasgow New Glasgow has forged itself into the metropolitan hub of the Northumberland Shore. The town’s location on the East River made it an ideal launch point for ships that were once built here, a booming industry in days gone by. Today, the East River is a scenic backdrop for numerous multi-use trails that run alongside it. The town’s downtown area is characterized by well-preserved Victorian architecture, housing a mix of boutiques, cafes, and local shops. The town is surrounded by natural beauty offering outdoor activities like kayaking and scenic walks along the waterfront trails. https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/new-glasgow 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: Northern Zone Specialization: Anesthesiology Opportunity: Locum 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 (CPSNS). Additionally, specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and hold membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).