Locum - Psychiatry - Yarmouth

Job summary

The psychiatrist will provide direct clinical outpatient and inpatient psychiatric care at Yarmouth Regional Hospital, including coordination of community-based services. They will also participate in emergency medicine services with the crisis team and engage in quality improvement activities.

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 Yarmouth Regional Hospital (YRH), in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking locum Psychiatrist to join the team during active recruitment. Responsibilities: Provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care. Provide direct clinical outpatient care Provide inpatient psychiatric care and coordination for the mental health unit at Yarmouth Regional Hospital Provide emergency medicine services in conjunction with our crisis team Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority. Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities. Expected Hours: Full time (1.0 FTE) Call is shared within the psychiatry group Duration is approximately one year Compensation is provided by the service. Locum physicians are eligible to access the travel elements of the program, including reimbursement for kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), 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 Acadian culture and life by the sea intersect in the Town of Yarmouth, located on the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia. From the grand sea captains’ homes that line the streets and fishing boats in the harbour, to the fresh seafood served up at local restaurants and the lively waterfront, Yarmouth is a quintessential seaside town. Yarmouth offers a blend of historical charm, coastal beauty and a welcoming community spirit. The town’s proximity to the Bay of Fundy and the Atlantic Ocean provides residents with access to scenic coastal landscapes and outdoor activities. Yarmouth - More than Medicine - Healthcare Jobs in Nova Scotia, Canada 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: Psychiatry Opportunity: Locum Type of Remuneration: Daily Rate Incentive Programs Available: No

What you’ll do

The psychiatrist will provide direct clinical outpatient and inpatient psychiatric care at Yarmouth Regional Hospital, including coordination of community-based services. They will also participate in emergency medicine services with the crisis team and engage in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement
• Per diems
• Accommodation reimbursement
• Airfare reimbursement
• Licensing fees coverage
• Facility on call fees

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Psychiatry
• Clinical outpatient care
• Inpatient psychiatric care
• Emergency medicine
• Crisis intervention
• Quality improvement
• Health care coordination
• Mental health assessment
• Psychiatric Care
• Quality Improvement
• Ambulatory Care
• Reconciliation
• Mental Health
• Public Health
• Continuing Care
• Emergency Medicine
• Healing
• Primary Health Care
• Seafood Preparation
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Locum Tenens Psychiatry
• Psychiatrist
• Specialist Medical Practitioners
• Psychiatrists

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