Secretary Ii

**Req ID**:123834**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location**:Western** Zone, **Yarmouth Regional Hospital**
**Department**:MHA WZ Adult YRH**
**Type of Employment**:Casual** **Casual Relief** (**3%** FTE) x **3** position(s)**
**Status**:NSGEU Off&Cler** position**
**Posting Closing Date**:18-Jan-23**

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.

**Job Information**:
Are you looking for a fulfilling career in one of the most beautiful parts of the country? Southwest Nova Scotia is known for its coastal beauty - miles of shoreline, amazing seafood, quiet beaches, numerous lighthouses and warm welcomes. We are looking for mental health professionals who are passionate about the work they do and would like to truly make a difference in the lives of others. We offer exceptional education in evidence-based treatment modalities, flexible work arrangements, and a trauma-informed workplace. You will become part of a team that prides itself on being creative, compassionate, and client-centered. We offer the opportunity to develop and practice a wide variety of clinical skills, from a generalist perspective to more specialized interventions. For more information, please call 902-742-4222 and ask for a member of our lead team.

**Responsibilities**:
The Secretary exhibits sound judgment and initiative while working within the philosophy, objectives, guidelines, legislations, policies and procedures, Mission, Vision and Strategic Direction of Mental Health & Addictions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade XII plus successful completion of a recognized secretarial program and a medical terminology course
- Minimum two years’ experience in a responsible secretarial position in a health-related field
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), Meditech, and Community-Wide Scheduling, with the ability to acquire additional skills (SAP; ASist database), required
- Accurate keyboarding skills with a minimum speed of 45 wpm with a maximum five (5) percent error rate
- Superior organizational, communication (listening, oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to work independently as well as demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Ability to be flexible in adapting to changing operational requirements
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
- Ability to deal calmly and tactfully with stressful situations
- Ability to develop and maintain professional interpersonal relationships with all levels of staff and clients
- Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
- Demonstrated regular attendance in current and previous employment
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
- Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment

Please Note: A skill test may be included as part of the selection process

**Hours of Work**:
Casual Relief Positions - no guarantee of hours

**Salary Information**:
Secretary II:
$20.25 - $22.50 hourly

**Once You've Applied**

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit - NSGEU 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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