Nurse practitioner

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 60 to 80 hours bi-weekly
Education: Master's degree
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
or equivalent experience

Work setting

Hospital or home for the aged

Tasks

Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team
Coordinate patient care
Evaluate patient care and progress
Implement an interdisciplinary plan of care
Interpret medical test results
Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests
Plan patient care
Provide end-of-life counselling and bereavement support to patients and their families
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

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

Accurate
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Evening

Employment terms options

Weekend

Health benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Free parking available