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; Provide health maintenance education; Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases

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; Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases

Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Immunization records; Criminal record check

Work Setting Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Experience Experience an asset

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

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

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English