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Orthopaedic Surgery - Kentville
Novascotiahealthcaresystem · Kentville, NS, Canada · Active · SmartRecruiters
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| Field | Value |
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| Company | Novascotiahealthcaresystem |
| Title | Orthopaedic Surgery - Kentville |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Physician Recruitment |
| Location | Kentville, NS, Canada |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-13 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
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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.
Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) is seeking a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certified orthopaedic surgeon to join the team of six to fill a 0.75 full-time equivalency (FTE). The successful candidate will share the on-call rotation, existing OR allocation at VRH and satellite locations (Yarmouth Regional and South Shore Regional Hospitals), fracture clinic and Hip & Knee clinic. Outpatient orthopaedic care in satellite locations within Western Zone is required. The practice is general orthopaedics with the main focus on primary hip and knee arthroplasty with trauma coverage and ideally some foot and ankle or additional other subspecialty expertise. The candidate must hold expertise in amputation and/or is willing to undergo additional training to demonstrate competence in this area of need in the Zone. The first six months would be considered probationary before the position is made permanent.
VRH opened its doors to patients in 1992. The hospital serves the people of Kings and Annapolis Counties and provides specialty services as a referral centre for the Annapolis Valley and other areas of Western Nova Scotia. Located in Kentville, VRH is a 137-inpatient-bed facility that provides inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care to approximately 80,000 residents. The division of Orthopaedics covers the entirety of the Western Zone and therefore a population of over 250,000 people.
Responsibilities
work as a full scope of practice orthopaedic surgeon providing care to the patients within Western Zone participate in call shifts support Nova Scotia Health in advancing the delivery of orthopedic surgery care by liaising with the applicable staff within the zone and province offer consultation support to Western Zone, which includes day-time coverage and occasional overnight/weekend coverage be accountable to the patient population in Western Zone by providing clinics and occasional satellite clinics that will require travel responsible to the Zone Surgery Department Head (or delegate) and Zone Medical Executive Director (ZMED) for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice operate within the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health
all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) all specialists must hold certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Community Details
Located in beautiful Annapolis Valley, Kentville is near the famous Minas Basin, which boasts some of the highest tides in the world. Acadia University is in the neighbouring Town of Wolfville. The area is home to several award-winning wineries and plenty of dining. It offers a lively arts community, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, quality public and private schools, 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.
The beautiful Annapolis Valley spans over 100 km and is rich in both history and culture. There is a diverse agricultural industry with an abundance of farm markets. The many communities throughout the valley each have their unique qualities and charm. Vibrant arts, museums, hiking & biking trails, live theatre, parks, recreational activities, cafes and restaurants along with specialty shops are just some examples of what you'll find. There is lots to do and see in the Annapolis Valley!
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| Title | Orthopaedic Surgery - Kentville |
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| Location Text | Kentville, NS, Canada |
| Department | Physician Recruitment |
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| Country | Canada |
| Region | NS |
| City | Kentville |
| Salary Raw | 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. Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) is seeking a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certified orthopaedic surgeon to join the team of six to fill a 0.75 full-time equivalency (FTE). The successful candidate will share the on-call rotation, existing OR allocation at VRH and satellite locations (Yarmouth Regional and South Shore Regional Hospitals), fracture clinic and Hip & Knee clinic. Outpatient orthopaedic care in satellite locations within Western Zone is required. The practice is general orthopaedics with the main focus on primary hip and knee arthroplasty with trauma coverage and ideally some foot and ankle or additional other subspecialty expertise. The candidate must hold expertise in amputation and/or is willing to undergo additional training to demonstrate competence in this area of need in the Zone. The first six months would be considered probationary before the position is made permanent. VRH opened its doors to patients in 1992. The hospital serves the people of Kings and Annapolis Counties and provides specialty services as a referral centre for the Annapolis Valley and other areas of Western Nova Scotia. Located in Kentville, VRH is a 137-inpatient-bed facility that provides inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care to approximately 80,000 residents. The division of Orthopaedics covers the entirety of the Western Zone and therefore a population of over 250,000 people. Responsibilities work as a full scope of practice orthopaedic surgeon providing care to the patients within Western Zone participate in call shifts support Nova Scotia Health in advancing the delivery of orthopedic surgery care by liaising with the applicable staff within the zone and province offer consultation support to Western Zone, which includes day-time coverage and occasional overnight/weekend coverage be accountable to the patient population in Western Zone by providing clinics and occasional satellite clinics that will require travel responsible to the Zone Surgery Department Head (or delegate) and Zone Medical Executive Director (ZMED) for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice operate within the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) all specialists must hold certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Community Details Located in beautiful Annapolis Valley, Kentville is near the famous Minas Basin, which boasts some of the highest tides in the world. Acadia University is in the neighbouring Town of Wolfville. The area is home to several award-winning wineries and plenty of dining. It offers a lively arts community, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, quality public and private schools, 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. The beautiful Annapolis Valley spans over 100 km and is rich in both history and culture. There is a diverse agricultural industry with an abundance of farm markets. The many communities throughout the valley each have their unique qualities and charm. Vibrant arts, museums, hiking & biking trails, live theatre, parks, recreational activities, cafes and restaurants along with specialty shops are just some examples of what you'll find. There is lots to do and see in the Annapolis Valley! |
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| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 17:44:17Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:53:58Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 10:53:58Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-31 17:44:17Z |
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| Source Posted At | 2026-05-13 14:34:31Z |
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