The Health Services Foundation is hiring a Physician Settlement & Retention Coordinator.

The Health Services Foundation of the South Shore has a long history of making a positive impact on the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater and the Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg by raising millions of dollars to purchase critical equipment and support programming. As we continue that work we are inviting the right person to join us to assist in physician recruitment, settlement and retention in Lunenburg County.

Reporting to the Executive Director, while working with the Physician Attraction, Settlement & Retention Committee, Foundation staff and the hospital community, the Physician Settlement & Retention Coordinator must be able to demonstrate superior communications skills, proven organizational skills, have a keen understanding of people and an ability to capitalize on all that Lunenburg County has to offer, while working as a part of a collaborative team.

A passion for health care and a healthy community is required.  

Applicants will be expected to have a university degree or diploma in Business, Public Relations or a related field. A hybrid working environment is available with some time spent at South Shore Regional Hospital or Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital as necessary. Some travel will be necessary. This is a permanent full-time job with medical and dental benefits and a pension.

Applications will be accepted until August 12, 4:00pm. Please submit a resume and cover letter, either through regular mail or electronically to Arleen Stevens, Executive Director of at the Health Services Foundation to demonstrate your interest. We thank all applicants in advance. Inquiries by email only.

Health Services Foundation of the South Shore

PO Box 492

Bridgewater, NS  B4V 2X6

or by email arleen.stevens@nshealth.ca