Home › Companies › Novascotiahealthcaresystem › Family Physician for Southwest Nova Scotia Correctional Facility (SNSCF)
Family Physician for Southwest Nova Scotia Correctional Facility (SNSCF)
Novascotiahealthcaresystem · Yarmouth, NS, Canada · Active · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Novascotiahealthcaresystem |
| Title | Family Physician for Southwest Nova Scotia Correctional Facility (SNSCF) |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Physician Recruitment |
| Location | Yarmouth, NS, Canada |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Part Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2024-09-19 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
Related slices
| Page | What it contains | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Company jobs | Active postings from Novascotiahealthcaresystem. | Open |
| Company breakdowns | Role, location, ATS, and work model facets for this company. | Open |
| ATS provider jobs | Active postings observed through SmartRecruiters. | Open |
| Provider filtered search | The same provider as a filtered job collection. | Open |
| City jobs | Active postings in Yarmouth. | Open |
| Department jobs | Active postings in Physician Recruitment. | Open |
| Lifecycle events | Open, update, close, and reopen events for this posting. | Open |
| Original posting | Canonical source or apply URL captured from the ATS. | Open |
Linked records
| Company | Novascotiahealthcaresystem |
| Source | be7733d9-7613-4e64-a2d7-38b96b6588ac |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
Description
The Southwest Nova Scotia Correctional Facility (SNSCF) is a medium/minimum security correctional facility in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. This facility has a bed capacity of 38 sentenced/remanded adult male.
NS Health is responsible for the delivery of health services to Persons in Custody (PIC) at all adult provincial correctional facilities. NS Health provides/coordinates health care delivery including, but not limited to primary care, mental health and addictions, and access to dental care. Based of healthcare needs, PIC can access off site health services. NS Health is committed to ensuring the well-being PIC in our care through high-quality medical treatment and compassionate support.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Physician to join our healthcare team. This part-time Family Physician position involves working half a day per week. The successful candidate will provide primary care services to persons in custody, manage chronic and acute medical conditions, and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote the overall health and well-being of this population.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses. Conduct medical assessments for new and existing persons in custody. Develop and implement treatment plans for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions. Work closely with nursing staff, mental health professionals, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in accordance with NS Health policies and legal requirements. Documentation of patient contacts shall be made consistent with policies and procedures of Mental Health Services, NSHA. Operate within the policies and procedures of NS Health. Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities associated with SNSCF Agrees to perform the work required in a timely, and clinically responsible manner.
Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited institution.
Licensure: Licensed to practice/eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). All family medicine physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in family medicine or a related field. Experience in correctional healthcare is an asset but not required. Skills: Strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team. Professionalism: High ethical standards and a commitment to providing compassionate, respectful care to all PIC.
Full job record
| Job ID | 9c6eaac86d19913ed0815171c46fcd3cc1036fbd |
| Org ID | 521f9ead-d833-4923-b11b-849a5436000b |
| Source ID | be7733d9-7613-4e64-a2d7-38b96b6588ac |
| Board ID | be7733d9-7613-4e64-a2d7-38b96b6588ac |
| Provider | smartrecruiters |
| Provider Job Key | 744000015132915 |
| Title | Family Physician for Southwest Nova Scotia Correctional Facility (SNSCF) |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Yarmouth, NS, Canada |
| Department | Physician Recruitment |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | part_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | Canada |
| Region | NS |
| City | Yarmouth |
| Salary Raw | The Southwest Nova Scotia Correctional Facility (SNSCF) is a medium/minimum security correctional facility in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. This facility has a bed capacity of 38 sentenced/remanded adult male. NS Health is responsible for the delivery of health services to Persons in Custody (PIC) at all adult provincial correctional facilities. NS Health provides/coordinates health care delivery including, but not limited to primary care, mental health and addictions, and access to dental care. Based of healthcare needs, PIC can access off site health services. NS Health is committed to ensuring the well-being PIC in our care through high-quality medical treatment and compassionate support. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Physician to join our healthcare team. This part-time Family Physician position involves working half a day per week. The successful candidate will provide primary care services to persons in custody, manage chronic and acute medical conditions, and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote the overall health and well-being of this population. Key Responsibilities: Provide primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses. Conduct medical assessments for new and existing persons in custody. Develop and implement treatment plans for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions. Work closely with nursing staff, mental health professionals, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in accordance with NS Health policies and legal requirements. Documentation of patient contacts shall be made consistent with policies and procedures of Mental Health Services, NSHA. Operate within the policies and procedures of NS Health. Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities associated with SNSCF Agrees to perform the work required in a timely, and clinically responsible manner. Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited institution. Licensure: Licensed to practice/eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). All family medicine physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in family medicine or a related field. Experience in correctional healthcare is an asset but not required. Skills: Strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team. Professionalism: High ethical standards and a commitment to providing compassionate, respectful care to all PIC. |
| Salary Min | — |
| Salary Max | — |
| Salary Currency | — |
| Salary Period | day |
| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem/744000015132915-family-physician-for-southwest-nova-scotia-correctional-facility-snscf- |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem/744000015132915-family-physician-for-southwest-nova-scotia-correctional-facility-snscf-?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 | 2024-09-19 13:34:04Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
| Raw Payload Uri | s3://job-postings-prod-raw-590183727216/raw/provider=smartrecruiters/board=novascotiahealthcaresystem/date=2026-06-06/2026-06-06T10-53-29-951Z-493e12d8f9b2b93fa670601379b1cc5cfda8d61293bfe93a6cc1b863a4f3cb87.json |
Event Fields
{
"content_hash": "7e229e9b6b81623692e9e1ad5d5a75251eab41e67beb605bc0eebd42cc135c9f",
"source_hash": "bc88edbea7c58f72223a78b3c98bd98e03f779703330c119b22e5378e79f0d1e",
"last_changed_at": "2026-05-31T17:44:17.536Z",
"active_status": "active"
}Parsed Structured
{
"language": "en",
"location": {
"raw": "Yarmouth, NS, Canada",
"city": "Yarmouth",
"region": "NS",
"country": "Canada",
"is_remote": false,
"confidence": 0.8
},
"salary_max": null,
"salary_min": null,
"inferred_at": "2026-06-06T10:53:58.084Z",
"launch_scope": {
"reason": "english_us_canada",
"included": true,
"language": "en",
"location": {
"raw": "Yarmouth, NS, Canada",
"city": "Yarmouth",
"region": "NS",
"country": "Canada",
"is_remote": false,
"confidence": 0.8
},
"countries": [
"Canada"
]
},
"remote_policy": null,
"salary_period": "day",
"workplace_type": null,
"salary_currency": null
}Extensions
{}Native Structured
{
"id": "744000015132915",
"ref": "https://api.smartrecruiters.com/v1/companies/novascotiahealthcaresystem/postings/744000015132915",
"name": "Family Physician for Southwest Nova Scotia Correctional Facility (SNSCF)",
"uuid": "5aaa214a-5bb6-4604-8a3b-74e892326eb6",
"detail": {
"id": "744000015132915",
"name": "Family Physician for Southwest Nova Scotia Correctional Facility (SNSCF)",
"uuid": "5aaa214a-5bb6-4604-8a3b-74e892326eb6",
"jobAd": {
"sections": {
"videos": {
"urls": [
"https://youtu.be/p2BWwMX9uvk"
],
"title": "Videos To Watch"
},
"jobDescription": {
"text": "<p>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Physician to join our healthcare team. This part-time Family Physician position involves working half a day per week. The successful candidate will provide primary care services to persons in custody, manage chronic and acute medical conditions, and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote the overall health and well-being of this population.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.</li><li>Conduct medical assessments for new and existing persons in custody.</li><li>Develop and implement treatment plans for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions.</li><li>Work closely with nursing staff, mental health professionals, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in accordance with NS Health policies and legal requirements.</li><li>Documentation of patient contacts shall be made consistent with policies and procedures of Mental Health Services, NSHA.</li><li>Operate within the policies and procedures of NS Health.</li><li>Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities associated with SNSCF</li><li>Agrees to perform the work required in a timely, and clinically responsible manner.</li></ul>",
"title": "Job Description"
},
"qualifications": {
"text": "<p><strong>Medical Degree: </strong>Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited institution.</p><ul><li><strong>Licensure:</strong><ul><li>Licensed to practice/eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).</li><li>All family medicine physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)</li></ul></li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum of 3 years of experience in family medicine or a related field. Experience in correctional healthcare is an asset but not required.</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong> Strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.</li><li><strong>Professionalism:</strong> High ethical standards and a commitment to providing compassionate, respectful care to all PIC.</li></ul>",
"title": "Qualifications"
},
"companyDescription": {
"text": "<p>The Southwest Nova Scotia Correctional Facility (SNSCF) is a medium/minimum security correctional facility in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. This facility has a bed capacity of 38 sentenced/remanded adult male.  </p><p>NS Health is responsible for the delivery of health services to Persons in Custody (PIC) at all adult provincial correctional facilities.  NS Health provides/coordinates health care delivery including, but not limited to primary care, mental health and addictions, and access to dental care. Based of healthcare needs, PIC can access off site health services.  NS Health is committed to ensuring the well-being PIC in our care through high-quality medical treatment and compassionate support.</p>",
"title": "Company Description"
},
"additionalInformation": {
"text": "<p> </p><p> </p>",
"title": "Additional Information"
}
}
},
"jobId": "6e4830e2-e352-4c93-a017-0ece16b2b514",
"active": true,
"company": {
"name": "Nova Scotia Healthcare System",
"identifier": "NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem"
},
"creator": {
"name": "",
"avatarUrl": ""
},
"jobAdId": "a3e9ed66-f1bd-4616-b057-19a9e84892e4",
"applyUrl": "https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem/744000015132915-family-physician-for-southwest-nova-scotia-correctional-facility-snscf-?oga=true",
"function": {
"id": "health_care_provider",
"label": "Health Care Provider"
},
"industry": {
"id": "hospital_and_health_care",
"label": "Hospital And Health Care"
},
"language": {
"code": "en",
"label": "English",
"labelNative": "English (US)"
},
"location": {
"city": "Yarmouth",
"hybrid": false,
"region": "NS",
"remote": false,
"country": "ca",
"latitude": "43.8378563",
"longitude": "-66.1197201",
"fullLocation": "Yarmouth, NS, Canada"
},
"refNumber": "REF329J",
"department": {
"id": 6256891,
"label": "Physician Recruitment"
},
"postingUrl": "https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem/744000015132915-family-physician-for-southwest-nova-scotia-correctional-facility-snscf-",
"visibility": "PUBLIC",
"customField": [
{
"fieldId": "64b05171579af3320518b014",
"valueId": "70be610e-99f4-4be7-8786-04b56a66527e",
"fieldLabel": "Estimated Annual Salary",
"valueLabel": "To Be Determined"
},
{
"fieldId": "6669837f8686ee51b95e4fda",
"valueId": "3ee5cda7-5b0f-4607-b09e-771088a366e9",
"fieldLabel": "Specialization",
"valueLabel": "Family Practice"
},
{
"fieldId": "64b04cb0466c38090c41258c",
"valueId": "65cb0981-2ddb-4939-9ab5-3b2a33537115",
"fieldLabel": "Opportunity",
"valueLabel": "Permanent"
},
{
"fieldId": "6666e7a1e15dd47783093a0a",
"valueId": "b3b1caa1-3eb6-4120-a696-bc42cf0e27cc",
"fieldLabel": "Closing Date Year",
"valueLabel": "2024"
},
{
"fieldId": "64b04e690b26f22e525c7f47",
"valueId": "96a74978-ec5b-40a5-8702-52340a4d6184",
"fieldLabel": "Expected Hours",
"valueLabel": "Part-time hours (0.1 FTE)"
},
{
"fieldId": "65455678104ee06de48992dd",
"valueId": "3d31b559-64c0-4f98-823e-33e9820a6b99",
"fieldLabel": "Zone",
"valueLabel": "Western Zone"
},
{
"fieldId": "COUNTRY",
"valueId": "ca",
"fieldLabel": "Country/Region",
"valueLabel": "Canada"
},
{
"fieldId": "6666e910d6a87f3a96bc8f69",
"valueId": "d5e0481a-2c6f-4ee5-811e-e4d6f0a72edc",
"fieldLabel": "Closing Date Day",
"valueLabel": "31"
},
{
"fieldId": "645e48f68cae26269fa50d5c",
"valueId": "6256891",
"fieldLabel": "Department",
"valueLabel": "Physician Recruitment"
},
{
"fieldId": "64b04d10466c38090c41258d",
"valueId": "cbd32bef-95cf-4082-adbe-b29b0e1244c5",
"fieldLabel": "Type of Remuneration",
"valueLabel": "Other"
},
{
"fieldId": "6666e84ee4b94c54df59e7eb",
"valueId": "014202ad-467c-4442-ab20-6286cbb04ecc",
"fieldLabel": "Closing Date Month",
"valueLabel": "October"
},
{
"fieldId": "645e48f68cae26269fa50d5b",
"valueId": "75ea251d-a072-4b65-952d-1e1bd4ae30e1",
"fieldLabel": "Brands",
"valueLabel": "Nova Scotia Health"
},
{
"fieldId": "64b05277cdad697ca97f7c8b",
"valueId": "c7bf2890-1074-4bad-a2ce-944f56213a0e",
"fieldLabel": "Incentive Programs Available",
"valueLabel": "No"
}
],
"referralUrl": "https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/external-referrals/company/NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem/publication/5aaa214a-5bb6-4604-8a3b-74e892326eb6?dcr_ci=NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem",
"defaultJobAd": true,
"releasedDate": "2024-09-19T13:34:04.731Z",
"experienceLevel": {
"id": "entry_level",
"label": "Entry Level"
},
"typeOfEmployment": {
"id": "part-time",
"label": "Part-time"
}
},
"company": {
"name": "Nova Scotia Healthcare System",
"identifier": "NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem"
},
"jobAdId": "a3e9ed66-f1bd-4616-b057-19a9e84892e4",
"function": {
"id": "health_care_provider",
"label": "Health Care Provider"
},
"industry": {
"id": "hospital_and_health_care",
"label": "Hospital And Health Care"
},
"language": {
"code": "en",
"label": "English",
"labelNative": "English (US)"
},
"location": {
"city": "Yarmouth",
"hybrid": false,
"region": "NS",
"remote": false,
"country": "ca",
"latitude": "43.8378563",
"longitude": "-66.1197201",
"fullLocation": "Yarmouth, NS, Canada"
},
"refNumber": "REF329J",
"department": {
"id": "6256891",
"label": "Physician Recruitment"
},
"visibility": "PUBLIC",
"customField": [
{
"fieldId": "64b05171579af3320518b014",
"valueId": "70be610e-99f4-4be7-8786-04b56a66527e",
"fieldLabel": "Estimated Annual Salary",
"valueLabel": "To Be Determined"
},
{
"fieldId": "6669837f8686ee51b95e4fda",
"valueId": "3ee5cda7-5b0f-4607-b09e-771088a366e9",
"fieldLabel": "Specialization",
"valueLabel": "Family Practice"
},
{
"fieldId": "64b04cb0466c38090c41258c",
"valueId": "65cb0981-2ddb-4939-9ab5-3b2a33537115",
"fieldLabel": "Opportunity",
"valueLabel": "Permanent"
},
{
"fieldId": "6666e7a1e15dd47783093a0a",
"valueId": "b3b1caa1-3eb6-4120-a696-bc42cf0e27cc",
"fieldLabel": "Closing Date Year",
"valueLabel": "2024"
},
{
"fieldId": "64b04e690b26f22e525c7f47",
"valueId": "96a74978-ec5b-40a5-8702-52340a4d6184",
"fieldLabel": "Expected Hours",
"valueLabel": "Part-time hours (0.1 FTE)"
},
{
"fieldId": "65455678104ee06de48992dd",
"valueId": "3d31b559-64c0-4f98-823e-33e9820a6b99",
"fieldLabel": "Zone",
"valueLabel": "Western Zone"
},
{
"fieldId": "COUNTRY",
"valueId": "ca",
"fieldLabel": "Country/Region",
"valueLabel": "Canada"
},
{
"fieldId": "6666e910d6a87f3a96bc8f69",
"valueId": "d5e0481a-2c6f-4ee5-811e-e4d6f0a72edc",
"fieldLabel": "Closing Date Day",
"valueLabel": "31"
},
{
"fieldId": "645e48f68cae26269fa50d5c",
"valueId": "6256891",
"fieldLabel": "Department",
"valueLabel": "Physician Recruitment"
},
{
"fieldId": "64b04d10466c38090c41258d",
"valueId": "cbd32bef-95cf-4082-adbe-b29b0e1244c5",
"fieldLabel": "Type of Remuneration",
"valueLabel": "Other"
},
{
"fieldId": "6666e84ee4b94c54df59e7eb",
"valueId": "014202ad-467c-4442-ab20-6286cbb04ecc",
"fieldLabel": "Closing Date Month",
"valueLabel": "October"
},
{
"fieldId": "645e48f68cae26269fa50d5b",
"valueId": "75ea251d-a072-4b65-952d-1e1bd4ae30e1",
"fieldLabel": "Brands",
"valueLabel": "Nova Scotia Health"
},
{
"fieldId": "64b05277cdad697ca97f7c8b",
"valueId": "c7bf2890-1074-4bad-a2ce-944f56213a0e",
"fieldLabel": "Incentive Programs Available",
"valueLabel": "No"
}
],
"defaultJobAd": true,
"releasedDate": "2024-09-19T13:34:04.731Z",
"detail_errors": [],
"experienceLevel": {
"id": "entry_level",
"label": "Entry Level"
},
"typeOfEmployment": {
"id": "part-time",
"label": "Part-time"
}
}Get this page with API
Rendered from the bluedoor Job Postings API. Reproduce it:
GET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/jobs/9c6eaac86d19913ed0815171c46fcd3cc1036fbd?include=descriptionJSONGET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/orgs/521f9ead-d833-4923-b11b-849a5436000bJSONGET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/sources/be7733d9-7613-4e64-a2d7-38b96b6588acJSONGET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/jobs/9c6eaac86d19913ed0815171c46fcd3cc1036fbd/eventsJSON