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About the Role

Docs & Dogs Family Medicine is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage for September 7-11, 2026. The role involves delivering comprehensive primary health care services in a supportive and collaborative outpatient clinic environment.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Location

• Sydney, Nova Scotia

Work Type

• Full-time
• Locum

Salary/Compensations

• Guaranteed daily minimum income of $1,200.
• Additional shadow billings if above amount is exceeded.
• Accommodations up to $300 per night.
• Travel expenses (including air fare up to $1,500).
• Travel time up to 10 hours per week.
• Licensing fees for College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSNS).

About the Company

• Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.
• Docs & Dogs Family Medicine is a welcoming outpatient family medicine clinic offering comprehensive primary care services in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• The clinic provides excellent clerical support, ensuring smooth administrative processes for physicians.
• The team includes a dedicated nurse practitioner (NP), as well as part-time social work (SW) and dietitian services to enhance patient care.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) support is also available, assisting with clinical tasks and patient flow.
• Sydney is the largest urban area on Cape Breton Island and the island’s historical capital, offering a blend of rich cultural heritage and contemporary living set against the backdrop of Cape Breton Island’s rugged landscapes.
• Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.