About this role
Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: Clinic. Tasks: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries . Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness. 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. Perform and assist in routine surgery. Participate in health care policy and planning. Deliver babies and provide pre-natal and post-natal care. Advise patients on health care. Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities. Be the patient advocate. Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care. Provide acute care management. Provide emergency care. Perform human resources related duties such as personnel selection. Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures. Examine patients and take their medical histories and consult with physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health. Prescribe medication and treatment . Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP). Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC). Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Specialization in family practice: Family counselling. Security and safety: Medical exam. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Ability to distinguish between colours. Manual dexterity. Repetitive tasks. Large caseload. Large workload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. On call. Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement.