Administrative Assistant - ICU, Med/Surg & Medical Units

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Canada seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide managerial support to the Health Service Manager at South Shore Regional Hospital. The ideal candidate has a graduate qualification in office administration and at least three years of secretarial experience. This role demands strong organizational and communication skills. Join a diverse team and enjoy a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years secretarial experience required.
• Sound problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide office managerial support to the Health Service Manager.
• Respond to general information requests.
• Ensure the efficient operation of the office.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Initiative

Education

Graduate of a recognized office administration program

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 207065
Location: Western Zone,South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ CRIT Intensive Care SSRH
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment (100% ) x 1
Management/Non Union P osition
Posting Closing Date: 20-Aug-25

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

The Administrative Assistant provides office managerial support to the Health Service Manager, ICU, Med/Surg & Medical Units at South Shore Regional Hospital. The incumbent functions as a primary point of contact for the Manager, responding to general information requests related to the office or referring calls to others as appropriate. Provides confidential administrative service with high quality of organizational and communication skills to assist and support the Manager in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the office on a daily basis.

About You

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

• Grade XII plus a graduate of a recognized office administration program/business program/secretarial program required
• Minimum of three years secretarial experience required
• Conference/large meeting planning experience an asset
• Self- directed, demonstrates initiative, accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Sound problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; including formatting and proof reading of large documents
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people and personalities in a professional manner
• 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

• Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately seven (7) month assignment

Compensation and Benefits

$22.79 - $28.48 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.

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.