Postnatal Care

Submitted by macsweld1 on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 14:40

Checking your baby’s feeding, weight gain and a general physical wellbeing will continue after your leave the hospital. Advice, ongoing support and follow-up will be available as you need it for feeding and caring for your baby. This may initially be provided in the hospital or you may be supported by a member of the Public Health team. They can also direct you to other community support organizations. 

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Midwifery Care

Submitted by macsweld1 on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 14:27

Midwives are trained to care for women who are experiencing a normal pregnancy, and for their healthy newborns. They work closely with the prenatal clinic, family physicians, nurse practitioners, obstetricians, nurses and other care providers. 
 

Prenatal Clinics

Submitted by macsweld1 on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 13:24

Prenatal Clinics provide care to pregnant women throughout their pregnancy. The Clinic provides a good setting for mothers to receive quality care and helps the mother-to-be and family make informed choices. 
 
At each visit you will see the clinic nurse and physician. They will assess you and your growing baby. They will also give you information about your pregnancy and answer questions. 
 

Restorative Care

Submitted by macsweld1 on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 15:40

Restorative Care services works together with patients and families to restore an individual to as independent a life as possible following an illness or injury. The program includes physiotherapy and occupational therapy, exercise, leisure and therapeutic activities, and education/information sessions. 

Cardiac Surgery

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Submitted by blommed on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 09:14

The cardiac surgery division of the Maritime Heart Centre is located in the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre on Robie Street in central Halifax. Surgeons that work  at the centre are responsible for patients from Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (approximately 1.1 million people) They are also responsible for heart transplants and mechanical heart surgeries for all of Atlantic Canada (2.5 million people).

Family Physician: North Sydney

Submitted by mackinjm7 on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 13:27

Calling Nova Scotia home means ocean views, active living and welcoming communities. Practicing here means working with passionate colleagues, providing world class care, and helping people be healthy and stay healthy, for generations. The Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and collaborative community-based programs across the province.

Psychiatrist: Sydney & Antigonish

Submitted by mackinjm7 on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 11:25

Calling Nova Scotia home means ocean views, active living and welcoming communities. Practicing here means working with passionate colleagues, providing world class care, and helping people be healthy and stay healthy, for generations. The Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and collaborative community-based programs across the province.

Family Physician: Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital (CEC)

Submitted by mackinjm7 on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 11:03

An immediate locum opportunity is available for a Family Physician to join the Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) team at the Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital.  This locum opportunity can be part-time or full-time and can last up to 6 months. The Family Physician provides care to patients in the Emergency Department, the family practice clinic, and on the inpatient unit as well as to the residents of the local nursing home. The CEC is supported by an EMR and the Family Physicians are generously compensated through an APP funding model.

Rapid Access TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) and Stroke Secondary Prevention Clinic

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Submitted by blommed on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 15:07

This program may vary by location

South Shore Regioanl Hospital

The Rapid Access  Transient ischemic attack (TIA) and Stroke Secondary Prevention Clinic provides rapid assessment by a Nurse Practitioner (NP) of patients who have experienced transient stroke-like symptoms who present to the emergency department or in the primary health care setting.

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