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Family Practice - Shubenacadie Medical Clinic


Company : Nova Scotia Healthcare System


Location : Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Full-time Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE) Zone: Northern Zone Specialization: Family Practice Type of Remuneration: Longitudinal Family Medicine Incentive Programs Available: Yes Compensation: CAD 375,000 - CAD 400,000 - yearly 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. Were 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 The community of Shubenacadie is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team at Shubenacadie Medical Clinic Join Nova Scotia''''s thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come. Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to practice patients of all ages and stages of health or illness Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation. 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! Shubenacadie is a small community in Nova Scotia, Canada, known for its strong Mikmaq heritage, connections to the Shubenacadie River, and rural character. It is located within the Municipality of East Hants, in Hants County. The name Shubenacadie is derived from the Mikmaq word Sipekne''''katik, meaning ''''place abounding in groundnuts''''. The area has been a significant Mikmaq territory for thousands of years and is home to the Sipekne''''katik First Nation, a vibrant and growing community that is one of the largest Mi''''kmaq bands in Nova Scotia. Shubenacadie was the location of the Maritime''''s only residential school, which operated from 1930 to 1967. The site of the former school is now a National Historic Site, memorializing the painful legacy of forced assimilation and abuse endured by Indigenous children from across Atlantic Canada. For thousands of years, the Shubenacadie River served as a vital transportation route for the Mikmaq people. During the industrial era, the Shubenacadie Canal was built to connect Halifax Harbour to the Bay of Fundy, though it no longer serves an industrial purpose. Today, the waterway is a recreational and heritage site managed by the Shubenacadie Canal Commission. Natural attractions and activities Tidal bore: The community is a prime location to witness the Shubenacadie tidal bore, a natural phenomenon created by the Bay of Fundy''''s incoming tide. Visitors can experience this unique event through guided tidal bore rafting adventures. Shubenacadie Wildlife Park: A popular destination, this park features native Nova Scotian wildlife and offers educational programs for visitors. Shubenacadie Canal Waterway: This heritage waterway offers trails for hiking and biking, and its waters are used for paddling. Recreational activities: Other local activities include golfing at The Links at Penn Hills Golf Club and exploring Laurie Provincial Park. 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 Mikmaki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr