nephrologist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

- or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

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Clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

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Advise patients on health care

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Supervise staff

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Prescribe and administer medications and treatments

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Be the patient advocate

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Participate in health care policy and planning

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Hire and train staff

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Perform human resources related duties such as personnel selection

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Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health

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Perform and assist in routine surgery

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Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care

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Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

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Provide emergency care

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Provide acute care management

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Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment

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Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness

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Examine patients’ health condition to identify diseases and injuries

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Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals

Supervision

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Working groups

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Specialization in family practice

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Family counselling

Specialization in clinical medicine

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Internal medicine

Additional information

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment

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Work under pressure

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Physically demanding

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Attention to detail

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Hand-eye co-ordination

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Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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Standing for extended periods

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Walking

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Bending, crouching, kneeling

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Ability to distinguish between colours

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Repetitive tasks

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Large workload

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Large caseload

Personal suitability

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Accurate

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Client focus

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Dependability

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Efficient interpersonal skills

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Excellent oral communication

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Excellent written communication

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Flexibility

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Initiative

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Judgement

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Organized

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Reliability

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Team player

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Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

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Dental plan

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Disability benefits

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Health care plan

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Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus

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Commission

Other benefits

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Free parking available