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Locum - Emergency Physician - Digby
Novascotiahealthcaresystem · Digby, NS, Canada · Active · $300–$1,500 / hour · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Novascotiahealthcaresystem |
| Title | Locum - Emergency Physician - Digby |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Physician Recruitment |
| Location | Digby, NS, Canada |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Contract |
| Salary | $300–$1,500 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2025-05-21 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
Digby General Hospital (DGH), historically founded in 1924, provides medical care to residents of the surrounding areas including primary, inpatient, restorative, and ambulatory care as well as day surgery. Located in Digby, the 20-bed medical and alternate level of care (ALC) unit works closely with the collaborative emergency centre (CEC) in Annapolis Royal and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. DGH also has a 13-bed restorative care unit that supports patients through rehabilitation.
Services include:
cardiac respiratory services continuing care diagnostic imaging emergency medicine laboratory services medical and surgical unit mental health and addiction services palliative care physiotherapy public health services occupational therapy nutrition and diabetes counseling speech therapy telehealth room services
DGH is actively seeking locum physicians to provide coverage in their Emergency Department during a period of active recruitment.
Schedule : The Emergency Department operates on a two-shift schedule, with 12-hour shifts and single-provider coverage. Support : The team fosters a collaborative and supportive environment. Locum physicians will be well-supported by a team that truly embodies teamwork and is always available for guidance. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dedicated and welcoming group of professionals while making a meaningful contribution to the community.
Responsibilities
examine patients, order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures advise patients on health care, health promotion, and disease prevention consult and refer to other medical practitioners act as a patient advocate prescribe and administer medications and treatments, inoculations and vaccinations Compensation is provided by the service, and 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.
College of Family Physicians of Canada Emergency Medicine certification would be considered an asset all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) all family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) emergency department experience an asset
Community Details
Digby is located right along the Bay of Fundy . Affordable housing is available on stunning ocean and lake frontage properties with world-class whale watching, authentic fishing villages, some of the best most succulent seafood, local vineyards, hiking, cycling, kayaking, golfing and safe communities for you and your family!
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.
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.
Full job record
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| Title | Locum - Emergency Physician - Digby |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Digby, NS, Canada |
| Department | Physician Recruitment |
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| Country | Canada |
| Region | NS |
| City | Digby |
| Salary Raw | Digby General Hospital (DGH), historically founded in 1924, provides medical care to residents of the surrounding areas including primary, inpatient, restorative, and ambulatory care as well as day surgery. Located in Digby, the 20-bed medical and alternate level of care (ALC) unit works closely with the collaborative emergency centre (CEC) in Annapolis Royal and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. DGH also has a 13-bed restorative care unit that supports patients through rehabilitation. Services include: cardiac respiratory services continuing care diagnostic imaging emergency medicine laboratory services medical and surgical unit mental health and addiction services palliative care physiotherapy public health services occupational therapy nutrition and diabetes counseling speech therapy telehealth room services DGH is actively seeking locum physicians to provide coverage in their Emergency Department during a period of active recruitment. Schedule : The Emergency Department operates on a two-shift schedule, with 12-hour shifts and single-provider coverage. Support : The team fosters a collaborative and supportive environment. Locum physicians will be well-supported by a team that truly embodies teamwork and is always available for guidance. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dedicated and welcoming group of professionals while making a meaningful contribution to the community. Responsibilities examine patients, order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures advise patients on health care, health promotion, and disease prevention consult and refer to other medical practitioners act as a patient advocate prescribe and administer medications and treatments, inoculations and vaccinations Compensation is provided by the service, and 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. College of Family Physicians of Canada Emergency Medicine certification would be considered an asset all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) all family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) emergency department experience an asset Community Details Digby is located right along the Bay of Fundy . Affordable housing is available on stunning ocean and lake frontage properties with world-class whale watching, authentic fishing villages, some of the best most succulent seafood, local vineyards, hiking, cycling, kayaking, golfing and safe communities for you and your family! 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. Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy. |
| Salary Min | 300 |
| Salary Max | 1,500 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | hour |
| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem/744000060752065-locum-emergency-physician-digby |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NovaScotiaHealthcareSystem/744000060752065-locum-emergency-physician-digby?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 | 2025-05-21 11:31:18Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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