Administrative Assistant

1 week ago


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

Req ID:148285**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Bethune Building - QEII**
Department:MED Critical Care AFP**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Admin Professionals
  • Position
    Posting Closing Date:27-Jan-23Nova 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:


Reporting to the Critical Care Department Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the academic/clinical office in the Department of Critical Care.

These duties primarily support physician department members, inclusive of the Dept. Head.

Working within a small team, this position is responsible to provide coordination of clinical education for the department and coordination of non-clinical education at the QEII Health Sciences Centre and Dalhousie University.

It includes scheduling, minute taking, and communication with stakeholders both within and outside the department.

About You:

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

  • Grade 12 plus graduation from a recognized one year secretarial or office administration course
  • Minimum of one year secretarial experience required
  • Medical terminology course is required
  • Recent medical secretarial experience in an academic or healthcare setting is an asset
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in common office productivity software (ie. Microsoft office)
  • Able to function independently and problem solve with mínimal direct supervision
  • Ability to learn and work quickly; adaptable to change
  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to rapidly prioritize while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
  • 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, Fulltime position, 70 hrs biweekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $ hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.


As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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