Trauma Consult Physician - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Requisition ID: 136153Opportunity Type: TemporaryPosting Close Date: June 29About This OpportunityNova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, and the Nova Scotia Health (NSH) Trauma Program leads collaboration with tertiary/quaternary, regional, and community sites to ensure a highly efficient, effective, and integrated trauma care system for all Nova Scotians. To support the care of trauma patients across Nova Scotia, our program is excited to share an opportunity for physician specialists to be a part of an expanding inpatient trauma consult service within the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (QEII).Under the supervision of the Senior Medical Director, NSH Trauma Program of Care, the Trauma Consultant provides leadership and expertise on the resuscitation of trauma patients, facilitates admission to the QEII, and provides longitudinal care for all trauma inpatients until discharge. The Trauma Consultant works closely with a dedicated Trauma Nurse Specialist to collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, house staff, attending physicians, patient families and other members of the health care team to develop and implement the overall patient care plan for admitted trauma patients.ResponsibilitiesClinical responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• coordinating trauma consultations from across Nova Scotia and other Maritime provinces.
• leading trauma team resuscitations in the QEII ED.
• facilitating admissions to various surgical services and the ICU at the QEII.
• providing daily assessments and active management of trauma inpatients at the QEII.

Additional expectations include:

• responding to urgent or emergent trauma patient care needs
• arranging laboratory and radiologic investigations; facilitating consultation with and between services; and completion of daily medical record notes and discharge summaries.
• the Trauma Consultant and the Trauma Nurse Specialist to lead a virtual follow-up clinic and foster quality and research initiatives on behalf of the Trauma Program.
• the Trauma Consultant will also supervise residents, medical students, nurses, and other health care providers and provide educational sessions under the direction of the Senior Medical Director.

Other responsibilities include:

• participating in trauma program development, including authoring and reviewing documents such as, but not exclusively, order sets, clinical pathways, and standard operating procedures.
• participating in quality reviews and mortality rounds.
• lead educational courses.

These responsibilities are meant to indicate the job responsibilities and duties and are not inclusive. Performance evaluations will be conducted annually by the Senior Medical Director. Successful candidates must be prepared to reduce the other clinical responsibilities to fulfil the expectations of this position.Qualifications

• all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) (http://cpsns.ns.ca/definedlicense.aspx)
• coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage
• all specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• all applicants must have a current ATLS Certification
• Experience and expertise in the management of inpatients within a large organization
• Must be able to promote and maintain good interpersonal skills
• Mental, visual and physical demand – High; must be able to deal with stressful situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Trauma Team Leader is an asset.
• Experience as a resident trauma team leader is an asset
• Experience in inpatient trauma management in systems outside Nova Scotia is an asset
• ATLS instructor status is an asset
• Specific trauma training, including dedicated trauma fellowship or equivalent, is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in successful program development is an asset
• Expertise in crisis resource management. Formal coursework is an asset

To ApplyApplicants should send their letter of intent with supporting documentation to Dr. Robert Green, Senior Medical Director of the Nova Scotia Health Trauma Program (Robert.Green@nshealth.ca)Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. Thats 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.Community DetailsHalifax, the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotias capital city, sits in the center of Nova Scotias east coast and is an important seaport that looks out over one of the worlds largest natural harbors.Halifax is a perfect paradox. We are where land meets sea, old meets new, urban meets rural, and traditional meets trendy. We balance a relaxing pace with modern urban amenities and affordability with world class-experiences. We value our strong historical ties but drive to shake up the norm. This perfect balance makes Halifax one of the best places in the world to visit, no matter what a visitor is looking for: see for yourself in this video!Nature lovers will find sandy beaches, beautiful gardens, and hiking, birding, and beachcombing. Urbanites can enjoy the symphony, live theater, art galleries, and museums, along with a lively nightlife that includes brewpubs and a great culinary scene.Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. Thats 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.Quick Apply

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