Facility Resource Assistant, Patient Flow

6 months ago


Kentville, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Req ID: 132163**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location: Western** **Zone, Valley Regional Hospital**
**Department: OPWZ Patient Flow**
**Type of Employment: Casual Relief** x 5** **position(s)**
**Status**:Admin Professionals** P**osition**
**Posting Closing Date: 3-Aug-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.

**Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Patient Flow Manager, the Facility Resource Assistant supports the daily operations of the Patient Flow department coordinating patient movement both into and out of Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville, South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, Yarmouth Regional Hospital in Yarmouth, Digby General Hospital in Digby, Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Middleton, Annapolis Community Health Centre in Annapolis Royal, and Roseway Hospital in Shelburne. Outside of regular office hours, the Facility Resource Assistant provides additional support with respect to urgent communications.

The Facility Resource Assistant ensures that the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the support that is provided by the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.

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

- Graduate of a recognized office administration/secretarial program is required
- Completion of a Medical Terminology course or equivalent
- Minimum three (3) years' experience in an administrative support position including previous experience in a hospital setting is required
- Clerical experience related to bed allocation and patient booking is preferred
- Ability to use Microsoft Windows and all components of Microsoft Office; expertise with the development and maintenance of documents, spreadsheets and databases
- Knowledge of and expertise in the use of the Medworxx Patient Flow System preferred
- Typing speed of 60 words per minute preferred
- Current knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrated planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including ability to work as a team member and ability to foster collaborative relationships
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
- Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
- Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel may be required
- 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 of Work**:

- Casual Relief; no guaranteed hours
- Availability for all shifts
- The base site for this position is Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville

**Salary Information**:
$21.80 - $24.39 hourly

**Once You've Applied**

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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