About the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia serves the public by regulating the province's medical profession in accordance with the Nova Scotia Medical Act and its regulations. Among other responsibilities, the College undertakes the following:

• Licensing physicians to practice in Nova Scotia
• Supporting high standards of medical practice and ethical conduct
• Investigating complaints against physicians
• Managing the Nova Scotia Physician Achievement Review (NSPAR) Program,
  the Clinician Assessment for Practice Program (CAPP) and the Nova Scotia Mentor Network

Job Postings

No postings at present

Awards

The College has received the following awards for the quality of its work and its working environment.

National Quality Institute
2007: Order of Excellence Award – Quality
2010: Order of Excellence Award – Quality and Healthy Workplace

American Psychological Association
2012: International Award for psychologically health workplace (non-profit sector)

Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia
2009 and 2011: Excellence Award for psychologically health workplace

Halifax Chamber of Commerce
2008 and 2009: Health Innovator Award for workplace health
Top 100 Employers
2010 and 2012: Atlantic Canada / Nova Scotia Top 100 Employers