Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Rural area
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Rural community health centres
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Private practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
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Examine patients’ health condition to identify diseases and injuries
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Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness
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Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment
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Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
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Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
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Perform and assist in routine surgery
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Deliver babies and provide pre-natal and post-natal care
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Advise patients on health care
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Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
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Be the patient advocate
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Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
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Provide acute care management
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Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
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Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
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Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)
Additional information
Security and safety
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Eligible for professional liability insurance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Standing for extended periods
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Large workload
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Organized
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Team player
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Values and ethics
Benefits
Financial benefits
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As per collective agreement
Long term benefits
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Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Team building opportunities
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Parking available
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Variable or compressed work week
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.