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About the Role

Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is seeking two full-time pathologists with experience in both surgical biopsy and autopsy services. There is opportunity for a successful applicant to be the department head or associate/deputy head depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Work a full scope of practice as a pathologist.
• Perform autopsies and the interpretation of surgical biopsies.
• Assess pathology and cytopathology specimens.
• Perform interpretation of peripheral blood smears or be willing to train in this.

Requirements

• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
• Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).

Skills

• Surgical biopsy interpretation
• Autopsy services
• Peripheral blood smear interpretation

Location

• Sydney, Nova Scotia

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experience in surgical biopsy and autopsy services required.
• Experience in interpretation of peripheral blood smears is an asset.
• Opportunity for department head or associate/deputy head depending on experience and qualifications.

Education Level

• Canadian certification in either anatomical or general pathology is considered an asset.

Salary/Compensations

• 550,000 - 575,000 CAD

Benefits

• Incentive Programs Available

About the Company

• Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH) is the second-largest acute care facility in Nova Scotia, part of a four-hospital complex. It provides a range of services through in-patient, outpatient, and community-based programs. Expansion of the Cancer Care program provides a wide range of cases for the pathology service and regular participation in a multidisciplinary Tumor Board. CBRH and Eastern Zone are part of Nova Scotia Health with access to a full range of pathologist subspecialists in Halifax for in-province consultations.
• Sydney is a vibrant port city on the edge of the beautiful Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Cape Breton Island is known for its rich Celtic culture and stunning scenery, with modern amenities, shops, restaurants, golf courses, entertainment, an airport, and a cruise ship terminal. The region is home to Cape Breton University.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.