About this role
Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Tasks: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries . Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment . Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health. Prescribe and administer medications and treatments. Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases. Advise patients on health care. Provide emergency care. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Walking. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Ability to distinguish between colours. Large workload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Values and ethics. Employment terms options: Evening. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.