Administrative Assistant - Health Services

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 Req ID:
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Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location:
Northern Zone, 
Aberdeen Hospital 
Department:
OPNZ Director ARH
Type of Employment:
Temporary 
Hourly FT long-assignment (
100% FTE) x
1 position(s)
Status:
Management/Non Union P
osition
Posting Closing Date:
6-Mar-24
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 novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Administrative Assistant reports to the Director of Health Services, Site Lead. The Administrative Assistant coordinates all administrative requirements and activities for Health Services Managers within the Aberdeen Regional Hospital. The Administrative Assistant provides confidential administrative support, works within an administrative team environment, and acts as a liaison between managers. The Administrative Assistant provides relief to administrative staff and functions.
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
-Three (3) to five (5) years of administrative experience OR a combination of equivalent education, training, and experience
-Respects being privy to confidential portfolio information such as human resource materials and financial data; ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
-Understands and works within the formal and informal influences and decision-making relationships within the organization
-Ability to identify what issues should be brought  to the attention of managers affecting program effectiveness or efficiency
-Is a self-starter in achieving position related goals
-Takes action beyond explicit job responsibilities
-Sets high performance goals, understands which decisions can be made alone and which require consultation with others and acts accordingly
-The incumbent maintains an awareness of internal and external issues that may impact on the department/organization
-Well-developed abilities and skills in all facets of modern office practices and technology and with information and meeting technologies
-Works effectively during periods of high activity and with varying personality styles and tasks
-Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritizing and organizational skills
-Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours
-Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
-This position is approximately 18 months in length
Compensation and Incentives
$21.58 - $26.98 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. 
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 
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+ and self-identify.
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