Languages English

Education Bachelor's degree

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

Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner by the province/territory of work

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Setting Physician's office

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

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

Physicians Assistants Specific Skills

Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories; Perform or order diagnostic tests and interpret results