About this role
Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Health care institution, facility or clinic. Tasks: Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team. Coordinate patient care. Evaluate patient care and progress. Implement an interdisciplinary plan of care. Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition. Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests. Perform diagnostic tests. Plan patient care. Provide end-of-life counselling and bereavement support to patients and their families. Advise patients on drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Ensure infection control. Care for, assess and monitor the health of newborns and refer infants to appropriate medical services as required. Provide advice and guidance regarding care for newborns and young infants. Advise patients on health care. Examine patients and take their medical histories and consult with physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health. Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures. Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories. Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases. Provide health maintenance education. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner by the province/territory of work. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Mileage paid. Pension plan. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Travel insurance. Wellness program.