Network Community Family Practice Lead - West Hants

About the position

This role is within the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) Central Zone, which has a Department Head of Family Practice supported by a medical administrative structure. This position is at the network level, with 14 networks across Nova Scotia, five of which are in the Central Zone. These networks facilitate linkages across health system and community partners, connecting various levels of care across different settings. The Network Community Family Practice Lead provides service leadership and support to ensure network medical staff activities align with the strategic and operational direction of the Department and NSHA. Reporting to the Head, Department of Family Practice, Central Zone, and working in a co-leadership model with the network Primary Health Care Manager, this role focuses on supporting network medical staff and implementing the Health Home Model. Key accountabilities include supporting the Zone Department Head, participating in recruitment and retention efforts, chairing the Network Family Practice Council, maintaining linkages with family physicians, liaising with site leads, and assessing minor complaints.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Zone Department Head by responding to physician network inquiries, providing contextual information, and meeting regularly to discuss updates.
  • Work in a co-leadership model with the Network Primary Health Care Manager, including meeting with physicians, family practice teams, and stakeholders to support the implementation of the Health Home Model.
  • Advise and assist the Zone Department Head in family physician recruitment and retention within the Network, including contacting retiring physicians, reviewing practice data, meeting potential recruits, and making recommendations.
  • Chair meetings of the Network Family Practice Council (every 4-6 weeks) and attend biannual department meetings with network family physicians.
  • Maintain linkages with family physicians within the Network, promoting the functions and activities of the Department of Family Practice (DFP) through meetings and interactions.
  • Attend meetings of network physicians as required, either accompanying the Zone Department Head or attending in their stead.
  • Liaise with regional hospital and CEC site leads in the network.
  • Assess minor complaints or SIMS reports concerning family physicians within the network, including initial troubleshooting, data gathering, resolving minor complaints, and referring significant issues to the Head or ZMED.

Requirements

  • Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
  • Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
  • Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
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