Secretary c

Req ID : 165582

Company : Nova Scotia Health

Location : Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department : OPCZ Cardiovascular Icu

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status : NSGEU Admin Professionals Position

Posting Closing Date : 10-Oct-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 a 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.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Secretary C will provide administrative support with minimal supervision. The successful candidate must be a self-starter who has the ability to take initiative on work tasks as well as demonstrates accuracy, good judgement, and professionalism. This is a dynamic environment requiring superior skills in prioritizing and completing multiple, diverse tasks on time. The Secretary may be required to provide coverage in the absence of other secretaries in the portfolio.

Qualifications

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

• Grade 12 plus graduate of a recognized office administration / business / secretarial program and / or a combination of education, training and progressively responsible experience required
• Minimum one year of related secretarial experience required
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset
• Experience in a medical setting would be an asset
• Demonstrated evidence of administrative skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task efficiently
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a team player
• Must be self-directed and adept at problem-solving, while working with minimal supervision
• Effective communication, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent computer literacy required, including experience and comfort working with Word, Outlook,
• PowerPoint, internet, e-mail, Photoshop, Adobe writer, Publisher, and other application tools
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• A skill test may be included as part of the selection process.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours of Work

Permanent Full-time position; 70 hours biweekly

Salary Information

20.25 - $22.50 hourly

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