Infectious Disease-Medical Microbiology

Company Description

Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH) is seeking a permanent full-time physician for a dual-trained Infectious Diseases-Medical Microbiology position. Physicians with an FRCPC or equivalent in Medical Microbiology will also be considered.

For candidates with leadership experience or interest, the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is also seeking a Department Head.  This is not a requisite for the ID-MM position but is considered an asset.

CBRH is the second largest hospital in Nova Scotia and provides most sub-specialized services including cancer care, intensive care, and management of immunocompromised patients. Significant redevelopment is ongoing and expected to be complete by 2028.  This role will support the current Infectious Diseases inpatient consult service, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), Antimicrobial Stewardship (AS), and provide Medical Microbiology leadership for the Eastern Zone of Nova Scotia. 

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Delivery of inpatient and outpatient Infectious Diseases consultations
• Collaboration with both the Eastern Zone Infectious Diseases service and the Central Zone Division of Infectious Diseases in service delivery
• Medical oversight of Microbiology services for Eastern Zone.

Expected Hours

Full-time

Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• FRCPC or equivalent specialty training in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology or in Medical Microbiology

Additional Information

Community Details

Failte (that’s “welcome”, for those not up to speed on their Gaelic)!

Sydney is the historic capital of Cape Breton and largest urban centre on the island. From the harbourfront boardwalk complete with buskers and visiting cruise ships to the world’s largest fiddle, Sydney will be sure to charm you! Physicians and their families build rewarding lives and careers in Cape Breton; see for yourself, here!  It is in convenient proximity to all the major attractions on the Island like the world famous Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in the beautiful village of Baddeck, and 6 amazing golf courses! You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We have a full array of shops, restaurants, services, entertainment and amenities.

In addition, the region remains young and vibrant as it is home to Cape Breton University. Dalhousie University has opened a Medical Campus in Sydney, with 30 seats per year and a focus on training rural Family Medicine physicians.

Music is a large part of our Scottish cultural background. Sydney is surrounded by many smaller communities, each one offering its own uniqueness to an interested person. Here, kitchen parties are a way of life and you’re never too far from the beautiful Highlands that inspired the region’s first immigrants to name the province New Scotland. You will experience the view of a lifetime around every corner, and surround yourself with the friendliest people in every community. Hike, cycle, swim, golf – all in an almost unreal beauty.