Nova Scotia Health Authority Looking for Administrative Assistant – Pharmacy, Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiac Investigation at Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Full Time

Req ID: 166453

Status: Management/Non Union P osition

Posting Closing Date: 5-Nov-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.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Zone Directors of Pharmacy and Diagnostic Imaging & Cardiac Investigation Services the Confidential Secretary / Administrative Assistant coordinates administrative requirements and activities for both Zone Directors as well as the management team of the two departments.

This individual performs a wide variety of administrative, secretarial, and coordination duties. This includes, but is not limited to, general office duties (typing, faxing, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating, etc.) as well as specific coordination duties (booking/arranging meetings, conferences, accommodations, etc.).

This position also provides administrative support to both Medical Leads in the Northern Zone for Radiology & Pharmacy.

About You

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

• Graduate of a recognized office administration program/business program/secretarial program.
• Minimum of five years experience in a health care environment providing administrative support & office coordination at the executive level OR a combination of equivalent education, training, and experience
• Advanced working knowledge of computers required, including Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Database Programs.
• High degree of initiative, diligence, attention to detail and self-discipline/focus required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.
• Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to respectfully work with a variety of inter-professional team members required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• 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 full time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Incentives

$22.97 – $28.71 hourly

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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