urologist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Hospital (staff position)
• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Prescribe post-operation medication and treatment
• Supervise surgical procedures
• Treat diseases, injuries and deformities
• Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
• Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures

Supervision

• Working groups

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Specialization in clinical medicine

• Pediatrics

Specialization in surgery

• Urology

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• 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
• Creativity