Administrative Assistant-Health Services

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 Req ID: 172375
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre 
Department: OPNZ Director CRHCC
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 24-Jan-24

 

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

 

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Director / Cumberland Regional Health Centre Site Lead, the Administrative Assistant provides office managerial support to the Health Services Managers at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. The incumbent functions as a primary point of contact for the Managers responding to general information requests related to the office or referring calls to others as appropriate. Provides confidential administrative service with high quality of organizational and communication skills to assist and support the Managers in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the office on a daily basis.

The portfolio includes Health Services. These Services are multi-disciplinary serving Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Services are provided to all ages, and in a range of settings – inpatient, outpatient and in the community.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
 

• Graduate of a recognized office administration program/business program/secretarial program.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of administrative experience OR a combination of equivalent education, training, and experience
• Respects being privy to confidential portfolio information such as human resource materials and financial data; ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Understands and works within the formal and informal influences and decision-making relationships within the organization
• Ability to identify what issues should be brought to the attention of managers affecting program effectiveness or efficiency
• Is a self-starter in achieving position related goals
• Takes action beyond explicit job responsibilities
• Sets high performance goals, understands which decisions can be made alone and which require consultation with others and acts accordingly
• The incumbent maintains an awareness of internal and external issues that may impact on the department/organization
• Well-developed abilities and skills in all facets of modern office practices and technology and with information and meeting technologies
• Works effectively during periods of high activity and with varying personality styles and tasks
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritizing and organizational skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

 

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$21.58 - $26.97 Hourly

 

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.