Program Assistant, Student Practice Education (Northern Health)

Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Education & Development department.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, and as directed by the Regional Manager, Student Practice Education, the Program Assistant, Student Practice Education supports and facilitates processes in the Student Practice Education portfolio throughout Northern Health (NH). The Program Assistant provides administrative and technical support, including maintenance of the Health Science Placement Network (HSPnet) system and other computerized programs, liaising with clinical sites, academic institutions and NH staff to facilitate placement processes, and other education initiatives/programs as required. The position also supports the coordination of learning opportunities by scheduling/coordination of meetings, teleconferences, and video-conferences, as well as preparing, editing and distributing program materials and documentation, registers and tracks learners, and facilitates access to electronic learning and development applications.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Employee referral program

Qualfications

• Grade 12, successful completion of recognized courses relating to computer operating systems, plus two years recent, related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Competent working with computers.
• Ability to keyboard at 50 wpm.
• Ability to organize work and set priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (includes Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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