Specialist in Surgery Specific Skills

Assess patients' diseases or disorders to determine appropriate surgical procedures; Perform and supervise surgical procedures to correct physical abnormalities and deficiencies and repair injuries

Specialist in Clinical Medicine Specific Skills

Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures; Diagnose and treat diseases and physiological or psychiatric disorders; Prescribe medication and treatment and refer patients for surgery

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Tight deadlines

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check

Specialization in Surgery Pediatrics; Cardiac surgery

Specialization in Clinical Medicine Pediatrics; Cardiology

Work Setting Hospital (staff position)

Additional Skills

Act as consultants to other physicians; Prepare research papers for publication and presentation; Conduct medical research

Experience 5 years or more

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

Specialty residency training; Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination; Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Languages English