Physicians Assistants Specific Skills

Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories; Perform or order diagnostic tests and interpret results; Formulate and implement treatment plans and monitor patients' progress

Nurse Practitioners Specific Skills

Advise patients on health care; Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures; Examine patients and take their medical histories and consult with physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health; Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team and plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care

Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Security and Safety

Immunization records; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Setting Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Specific Skills

Examine patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures; Evaluate treatment progress; Administer medications

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner by the province/territory of work; Acute care nursing Certificate

Education Master's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages English