Secretary Ii - Public Health

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Req ID: 161332
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: PH STRAT-PUBLIC HEALTH EARLY YEARS-CNZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 31-Jul-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.
About The Opportunity
Reporting to the Early Years Manager, this position provides secretarial and administrative support integral to the efficient operation of programs, services and offices of Public Health. The Secretary C works with teams, partners and community following a customer service approach. This position provides general administrative support for the office, confidential records management and data entry, reception for the general public, and specific program support.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Demonstrated typing proficiency with a speed of 60 wpm required
• Demonstrates an understanding of core competencies of CPR/First Aid
• Able to build partnerships and work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting with a strong focus on community
• Working knowledge of patient registration and scheduling systems and payroll system
• Working knowledge of IT systems such as Panorama, SAP, filing and file retention procedures and schedules, purchasing equipment or supplies
• Medical terminology preferred
• Demonstrated an understanding of the core competencies for Primary Health administrative professionals
• Experience in a health care setting preferred
• Experience working in Public Health an asset
• Must have strong organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to prioritize upon short notice while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Post-secondary Program for Administrative Support Professionals from a recognized college or school of business plus a minimum of one year of related experience

**A skills test will 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

• Permanent Full Time / 70 hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives
$20.37 - $23.14 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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