nurse practitioner - primary health care

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree
• Primary health care nurse/nursing and family practice nurse/nursing

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Asset languages

• Low German

Work setting

• Public or community health centre

Responsibilities

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
• Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests
• Perform diagnostic tests
• Plan patient care
• Ensure infection control
• Advise patients on health care
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available