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Date: 2025-02-04 05:46:44

Secretary

Job Description

Req ID: 173556
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, MacKenzie Building - QEII
Department: PLM Hematology Admin
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Feb-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 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.

About the Opportunity

Under limited supervision and with an excellent knowledge of office practices and procedures and a comprehensive knowledge of divisional functions, the Secretary provides confidential administrative/medical secretary services to Hematopatholoy Administration. The incumbent performs moderately complex duties which require initiative and judgement in areas where established routines and guidelines do not always exist. Frequently responds to inquiries that involve discussions and explanations requiring tact and discretion within a broad subject area often dealing with confidential matters. Must have excellent organizational skills and proven ability to multitask. Must be able to learn and work quickly and adapt readily to change. Will be asked to participate on some committees as appropriate and provide support/coverage for Esoteric/Core Laboratory Services.

About You

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

Grade 12 plus graduate of a recognized office administration / business / secretarial program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and progressively responsible experience
Two years recent related experience required
Medical Terminology course required
Experience with dictation/transcription preferred
Experience in a healthcare environment preferred
Experience utilizing lab information systems preferred
Demonstrated computer skills including e-mail, internet/intranet, proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in drafting correspondence, taking minutes and preparing reports
Speed and accuracy in document transcription
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong organizational, time management and planning/prioritization 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; 70 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$23.19 - $26.24 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.

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.

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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