GP (general practitioner)

  • Strathmore
  • Pinnacle Medical Centres
Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English or French Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Work setting Rural area Rural community health centres Private practice Tasks 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 Deliver babies and provide pre-natal and post-natal care Advise patients on health care 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses  Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II) Security and safety Eligible for professional liability insurance Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large workload Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Organized Team player Values and ethics Financial benefits As per collective agreement Long term benefits Maternity and parental benefits Other benefits Free parking available Team building opportunities Parking available Variable or compressed work week