Job Description
Expected Hours: Part-time hours (0.8 FTE)
Zone: Central Zone
Specialization: Family Practice
Type of Remuneration: Daily Rate
Incentive Programs Available: No
Company Description
Mayflower Medical Clinicis a welcoming general family practice supported by experienced and dedicated clerical staff who help maintain smooth day-to-day operations. The clinic uses the Med Access EMR, offering efficient and streamlined charting for locum physicians. This is a traditional family practice setting with no on-call responsibilities, making it an excellent option for those seeking a steady, well-supported clinic environment.
Job Description
Mayflower Medical Clinic is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage for the following dates:
- February 23 to 27, 2026
- April 27 to May 1, 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, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), are reimbursed, along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered, and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions.
Halifax is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia, and the largest city in eastern Canada. As such, it’s the region’s intellectual, educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub. Halifax is home to eight universities and colleges, national and international corporate offices, and every urban lifestyle attraction a resident or visitor could desire. A safe and lively city, Halifax is where a diversity of people gather to work, eat, drink, shop, and celebrate.
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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.
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