Healthcare Professionals Recruitment & Retention

May 27, 2025

Municipality of Inverness County Supporting Healthcare Recruitment & Retention

The Municipality of Inverness County recognizes the vital role that healthcare plays in every community and is deeply committed to supporting both current and future healthcare providers across the region.

As part of this commitment, thanks to continued and generous provincial funding from the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment, the municipality has launched a series of new promotional tools, forming a central part of a long-term strategy to attract and retain healthcare professionals in Inverness County.

The cornerstone of this initiative is a compelling new video, featuring personal stories and testimonials from dedicated local healthcare professionals:

• Amelie Maillet, Family Physician at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre and Doctors Nova Scotia’s 2025 Family Physician of the Year
• Jessica Deveaux, Clinical Nurse Lead at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre
• Bhreagh MacDougall, Family Physician at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
• Jessica Joshua, Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital

The video showcases the strength and collaboration within Inverness County’s healthcare community, set against the stunning backdrop of the region’s coastal and rural landscapes. Renowned local author and cartoonist Kate Beaton narrates the video, lending her distinctive voice and heartfelt connection to the area.

To complement the video, the municipality has developed two additional resources:

• An 11-page prospectus, offering a detailed look at what it’s like to live and work in Inverness County
• A two-page summary, providing a quick overview of the region’s key features and opportunities

These materials have already been shared with Nova Scotia Health recruiters and will continue to support a variety of future recruitment campaigns.

“These resources will be a cornerstone in our ongoing efforts to attract and retain healthcare professionals in our region,” said Lynn Carter, Healthcare Navigator for the Municipality. “No one can speak more authentically about the rewards of living and working in Inverness County than the healthcare providers who call it home. We’re deeply grateful for their time, insights, and the heart they brought to these projects.”

To view the video, prospectus and summary, or learn more about healthcare initiatives in Inverness County, please visit: Healthcare | Municipality of the County of Inverness .