PRIMARY CARE ASSISTANT

OverviewNorthern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant/Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Diagnostic Imaging department. In accordance with Northern Health’s vision of an idealized system of services where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams, the Primary Care Assistant functions as a member of the interprofessional team. As an integral member of the team, the Primary Care Assistant works to support Primary Care providers and the Interprofessional Team (IPT) in the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality Primary Care Services throughout Northern Health. The Primary Care Assistant provides both operational and administrative support in a clinic and/or other community setting in accordance with Northern Health policies and procedures.Facilities and servicesWrinch Memorial Hospital Teaching is a time-honored tradition. There is an ongoing rotation of medical students, nurse practitioner students and medical residents. It serves a population of 8,000 with:Nine complex care bedsOne respite bed13 acute care bedsDental ClinicLaboratoryWrinch Medical ClinicOne secure psychiatric observation roomMedical Imaging, including ultrasoundRetail Pharmacy on-siteOther health and community care servicesPublic HealthMental Health and Substance UseSkeena Place Assisted Living ComplexHome and Community Care support servicesHome CarePalliative CareVisiting specialists include:General surgeryInternal medicineGynecologyRheumatologyPediatricsUrologyMyoActivation Pain ClinicNeurology (coming soon)Pre and post-natal outreach programsChronic Disease ManagementThe HazeltonsThe communities that make up what is collectively known as the Upper Skeena are situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Gitxsan Nation. The Gitxsan people have lived on these lands for 10,000+ years and, along with the Wet'suwet'en Nation to the east, established the Delgamuukw court decision in 1997. Some of the communities included in the Upper Skeena are the incorporated municipalities of Hazelton and New Hazelton, unincorporated settlements of South Hazelton, Two Mile, Suskwa Valley, Miskinish (Cedarvale), Kitwanga Valley, Andimal and the Kispiox Valley, and the 7 Indigenous villages of Gitanyow, Gitwangak, Gitsegukla, Hagwilget, Gitanmaax, Sik-e-dakh, and Anspayaxw. The natural beauty of the land holds a central place in health and wellbeing for many Indigenous and non-Indigenous people on these lands. Check out The Hazeltons, known as the historic heartland of northwest BC.What Northern Health has to offer youComprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous serviceFinancial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positionsEmployee referral programEmployer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesSpectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BCLoan Forgiveness Programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.Important NoteAs part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.Examples May IncludeProgram certificates or diplomasHigh school/college/university transcriptsIt is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resumeAre you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.Note: This description preserves the original information while formatting for clarity and accessibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr