Neonatologist - Sydney

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The Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH) is seeking a full-time Neonatologist to join their team of 3. The successful candidate will join the current 6 physician Pediatrics team in Eastern zone. The CBRH has a 10 bed Neonatal Intensive care unit along with an 8-bed pediatrics unit. On average 1000 deliveries take place at the CBRH each year with numbers steadily increasing. The opportunity is available immediately.  

Responsibilities

• Neonatal clinical care — Attend deliveries and provide care for patients of any gestational age who require NICU services.
• Weekday in‑house coverage — Provide in‑house daytime coverage Monday to Friday for all neonatal services across the NICU, LDR/OR, Mother–Baby Unit, and the perinatal clinic. Daytime coverage is shared equitably among the neonatologists.
• Teaching responsibilities — Supervise and teach residents and medical students. Teaching remuneration is provided.
• Provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care. 
• Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority. 
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities. 

Expected Hours

• Weekday schedule — Five days per week of in‑house daytime coverage.
• On‑call duties — After‑hours, weekend, and holiday call is from home.
  • First call for critically ill neonates and deliveries <30 weeks.
  • Second call when the pediatrician on call that covers NICU needs help
• Call rotation — The on‑call schedule is organized by the neonatologists and shared equitably to ensure 365‑day coverage.

Remuneration

• Physician Agreement | Doctors Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation. 

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Benefits

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!

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Learn more about the Cape Breton Regional Hospital here 

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). 
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support(BCLS)

Community Details

As the largest urban area on Cape Breton Island and the island’s historical capital, Sydney is the perfect mix of urban charm and down-home hospitality. This small city offers a blend of rich cultural heritage and contemporary living set against the backdrop of Cape Breton Island’s rugged landscapes. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, from local markets and shops to cultural events that celebrate Cape Breton’s music and traditions. Sydney is a place where the past meets the present, offering residents and visitors a warm and welcoming atmosphere enriched by its maritime legacy and the stunning natural beauty that surrounds it. 

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 Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq 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.