Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

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Willing to relocate Clinic

Tasks

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Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health Prescribe and administer medications and treatments Perform and assist in routine surgery Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases Advise patients on health care Supervise staff Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities Be the patient advocate Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care Provide acute care management Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

Supervision

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Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP) Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations * Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers