Administrative Assistant

1 week ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Req ID:177281**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII**
Department:PHC CZ Admin**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)

Status:

Management/Non Union
Position**
Posting Closing Date:9-Apr-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.

About the Opportunity:


The Administrative Assistant provides confidential administrative and operational support to the Director of Primary Health Care, Chronic Disease and Wellness, and Family Practice; and the Department Head for Family Practice, both in the Central Zone, NSH, by effectively coordinating their day-to-day operations.

The position is responsible for developing, coordinating and follow-up of information to and from the Director, Primary Health Care with staff, other NSH departments/programs, provincial government departments, and external individuals and partner agencies.

This position requires a mastery of general office and organizational skills to ensure overall efficiency.

A high degree of confidentiality, sound judgment, and professionalism in view of dealing with the health and human resource related issues is essential.


The Primary Health Care (PHC) system is the foundation of the health system and is at the center of a community-based health care system.

The PHC portfolio works to support the development of new infrastructure to move the delivery of care beyond the traditional institution to a wide range of community-based delivery sites
- schools, workplaces, home, shopping malls, etc. Working with a variety of system and community partners, health education, promotion, prevention, rehabilitation, and support for treatment of illness and injury are critical components of the work the portfolio engages in.


The incumbent functions as the primary point of contact for the Director as it related to administrative and operational functions including but not limited to calendar management, financial reporting, meeting and working group support, and general office administration.

The incumbent also works to support the management of workflow related to the Primary Health Care portfolio enabling the Director to focus on goals and objectives of the department.

This position provides additional support to other team members within the Primary Health Care portfolio as required, in addition to zone and provincial committees or working groups as assigned.

***:

About You:

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

  • Grade 12 plus graduate of a recognized office administration program/business program/secretarial program and/or a combination of education, training and progressively responsible experience
  • Undergraduate degree is an asset
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) certification is an asset
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience, providing administrative support and office coordination at the senior level, preferably within healthcare and within an integrated service model provided throughout several locations with multiple partners and stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritizing and organizational skills
  • Experience utilizing technology in meeting planning to create efficiencies and streamline tracking and retrieval of information
  • Experience working in a hospital or healthrelated environment preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Primary Health, its policies and procedures, as well a general knowledge of institutional policies and procedures, healthcare legislation, collective agreements and other portfolio's services provided within Nova Scotia Health Authority
  • The incumbent maintains an awareness of internal and external issues that may impact on the department/organization
  • Works effectively during periods of high activity and with varying personality styles and tasks
  • Relievable transportation is required as travel between sites may be required
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
**A skills test may be included as part of the selection process.

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

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  • Permanent Full time; 75 hours biweekly

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