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Family Medicine - New Waterford
Novascotiahealthcaresystem · New Waterford, NS, Canada · Active · CAD 375,000–CAD 400,000 / year · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Novascotiahealthcaresystem |
| Title | Family Medicine - New Waterford |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Physician Recruitment |
| Location | New Waterford, NS, Canada |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | CAD 375,000–CAD 400,000 / year |
| 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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| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
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.
Physicians who wish to teach will be happy to learn that the Cape Breton Medical Campus is nearby, providing ample opportunities to engage with learners, clerks, and residents, as well as research, academic appointments, and committees.
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.
The community of New Waterford is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team in the New Waterford Collaborative Practice.
Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.
Responsibilities
Delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness Work with other providers in the clinic to provide cross coverage and same day access Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities Utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members. Expected Hours
37.5 hours per week 46 out of 52 weeks per year. Remuneration
$375,000 - $400,000 Remuneration type is either Longitudinal Family Medicine payment model 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.
(New Waterford Collaborative Practice)
All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) All applicants must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Community Details
Failte (that’s “welcome”, for those not up to speed on their Gaelic)!
New Waterford, located on Cape Breton Island, is one of the communities in the Eastern Zone. New Waterford has a population of just over 7,000 people at all stages of life, including physicians and their families: see for yourself, here! There is an elementary school, and a middle school/high school to accommodate growing families. Here, you will join a community-oriented group of friendly, vibrant people who take part in local gatherings and festivals to celebrate their history and region.
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.
Full job record
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| Title | Family Medicine - New Waterford |
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| Location Text | New Waterford, NS, Canada |
| Department | Physician Recruitment |
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| Employment Type | full_time |
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| Country | Canada |
| Region | NS |
| City | New Waterford |
| Salary Raw | CAD 375000-400000 year |
| Salary Min | 375,000 |
| Salary Max | 400,000 |
| Salary Currency | CAD |
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| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem/744000126359115-family-medicine-new-waterford |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem/744000126359115-family-medicine-new-waterford?oga=true |
| 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 |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-13 16:23:34Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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