Locum - Family Medicine - Eastern Passage

Company Description

Eastern Passage Family Practice is located in the growing coastal community of Eastern Passage within the Halifax Regional Municipality. The practice is based in a new, oceanfront Nova Scotia Health clinic and is supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes two family physicians, two nurse practitioners, a family practice nurse, social work, dedicated administrative staff, and utilizes the MedAccess EMR system.

Job Description

Eastern Passage Family Practice is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to provide Locum coverage for June 10 to 29, 2026.

Locum physicians provide coverage for family practices, including inpatient and nursing home care, as well as specialist hospital and office coverage as requested. Compensation includes a minimum daily income guarantee of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 for half-day), with additional earnings if shadow billings exceed this amount. Travel expenses, including kilometrage within the Atlantic provinces, per diems, accommodations reimbursment (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), are reimbursed, along with travel time up to 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
•  All family physicians must have membership with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
•  membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Additional Information

Community Details

Eastern Passage is a vibrant coastal community located in the Halifax Regional Municipality, just minutes from downtown Dartmouth and Halifax. Known for its stunning ocean views, boardwalks, and working waterfront, the community offers a relaxed seaside lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, nearby beaches and parks, local shops and cafés, and excellent recreational opportunities along the Atlantic coastline. With close proximity to major hospitals, schools, and transportation routes, Eastern Passage combines small-community charm with the convenience of living within the Halifax region.

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.  

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.