Radiology - Bridgewater

About the Opportunity

The South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH) in Bridgewater has a full-time permanent position in diagnostic radiology. We are looking for a radiologist with MR fellowship or strong experience in spring 2026 when the new MR at SSRH is operational. Breast imaging and prostate biopsy experience would also be an asset. The successful applicant will join a group of six (6) radiologists to provide diagnostic imaging services to the SSRH, Queen’s General Hospital and Fisherman Memorial Hospital as well as call coverage.

South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH) is a primary and secondary care hospital and designated district trauma centre. SSRH has 85 inpatient beds including medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetrics, and mental health units. The modern regional hospital is the cornerstone of Bridgewater’s residents and surrounding community members’ quality of life.

Services:

• Ambulatory care
• Anesthesiology
• Cancer care and support services 
• continuing care
• Diagnostic imaging (including MRI, CT scan, mammography, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound)
• Electrocardiography department
• Emergency medicine
• General medicine
• Internal medicine
• Intensive care unit (ICU)
• Medical and surgical units
• Mental health and addictions services
• Midwifery program
• Nova Scotia hearing and speech clinic
• Nutrition and diabetic counselling 
• Obstetrics and gynecology services
• Occupational therapy
• Palliative care
• Perioperative services 
• Physiotherapy
• Plastic surgery
• Psychiatry
• Respiratory therapy
• Social work
• Surgical intermediate care unit (SIMCU)
• Telehealth services
• Walk-in and after hours clinic

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic imaging services including CT, MRI, ultrasound, x-ray, mammography and nuclear medicine 
• Various image guided procedures
• Physician will be responsible to the Zone Department of Radiology for professional responsibilities and quality of practice, as well as operated within the medical staff Bylaws of Nova Scotia Health
• Provide hospital and call support as required
• Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities as assigned

Expected Hours

• Full Time 
• On call requirement

• Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• certification with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)

Community Details

The Town of Bridgewater is located along the LaHave River and is surrounded by the coastal beaches and fishing communities of the south shore. It is the largest town in this region with a population of over 9,000. Self-titled "The Main Street of the South Shore," Bridgewater has long been established as the primary commercial and professional service centre in the southern half of the province. The community boasts a diverse local economy and is home to larger national and international employers. Physicians build a life and career they love in this beautiful town. 

Here, year-round activities like surfing, cycling, hiking, stand up paddleboarding, and sea kayaking await you. Love to sail, or have always wanted to learn? You've come to right place! Camp and explore Kejimkujik National Park or enjoy our abounding craft breweries and wineries. Art galleries and historical escapes provide hours of entertainment in your down time as your explore the wonderful surrounding communities. There is something for everyone in Bridgewater - and all within a one hour commute to Nova Scotia's capital city of Halifax!