Administrative Assistant - Health Services
Req ID: 219781
Location: Western Zone, Queens General Hospital
Department: OPWZ Clinical Services QGH
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1
MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 30-Apr-26
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 Health Services Manager, Emergency Department, Medical, Procedure Unit and EKG, the Administrative Assistant provides confidential support to the Manager, while facilitating and coordinating the administrative operations in support of the goals and objectives of the department(s). The Administrative Assistant supports the activities of the Manager to focus on the strategic directions, portfolio goals and objectives, and provides additional support to individuals, committees or working groups as assigned.
The Administrative Assistant ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the support that is provided by the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.
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
• Minimum of three (3) years' of administrative experience OR a combination of equivalent education, training, and experience
• Advanced working knowledge of computers required, including Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Database Programs
• High degree of initiative, diligence, attention to detail and self-discipline/focus required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision required
• Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Demonstrated ability to respectfully work with a variety of inter-professional team members required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritizing and organizational 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
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Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
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Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$23.34- $29.18 Hourly
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 Management/Non Union 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.
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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