Nurse Practitioner

Work setting

• Public or community health centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• 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
• Formulate and implement treatment plans and monitor patients' progress
• Perform or order diagnostic tests and interpret results

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner by the province/territory of work

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available