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Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Government department and/or agency. Health care institution, facility or clinic. Hospital or home for the aged. Hospital/medical facility or clinic. Public or community health centre. Tasks: Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team. Coordinate patient care. Evaluate patient care and progress. Implement an interdisciplinary plan of care. Interpret medical test results . Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition. Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests. Perform diagnostic tests. Plan patient care. Provide end-of-life counselling and bereavement support to patients and their families. Advise patients on drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Ensure infection control. Support and facilitate the grieving process for the patient and their family. Care for, assess and monitor the health of newborns and refer infants to appropriate medical services as required. Manage labour and spontaneous normal deliveries. Provide advice and guidance regarding care for newborns and young infants. Provide primary, full-course, care to women and their babies during pregnancy, labour, birth and the post-natal period including monitoring the health of mother and baby. Advise patients on health care. Examine patients and take their medical histories and consult with physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health. Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures. Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories. Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases. Perform and assist in routine surgery. Provide health maintenance education. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Acute care nursing Certificate. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate. Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) neonatal resuscitation program. Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate. CPR Certificate. Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial authority for midwives. Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner by the province/territory of work. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Manual dexterity. Physically demanding. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 5 years or more. Other benefits: On-site amenities. Other benefits. Transportation provided by employer. Parking available.