Administrative Assistant & Nursing Administration

Interior Health; Fernie; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a term-specific part-time Administrative Assistant in Fernie, BC. The role involves providing confidential administrative support functions to the Nursing Administration team at Elk Valley Hospital. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with 3-5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary ranging from $48,476 to $63,624. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle while contributing to vital healthcare operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and remuneration package

Career Growth

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Balanced lifestyle

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recent related experience.
• Ability to operate videoconferencing and teleconferencing equipment.
• Demonstrated collaborative team approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative support for site management.
• Coordinate and organize workflow; determine priorities.
• Design and create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to type 50 wpm

Superior computer and technical skills

Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Excellent written and verbal communication

Customer-focused approach

Ability to organize high volume workload

Education

Diploma in relevant administrative or business support program

Tools

MS Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is hiring a term specific part time (0.80 FTE) Administrative Assistant to provide confidential administrative support functions to the Nursing Administration team at the Elk Valley Hospital (EVH) located in Fernie, BC. This term specific position is until October 5, 2026, or return of the incumbent.

Who are we looking for?

We seek a detail-oriented, knowledgeable, and skilled candidate who takes pride in their career and can make a significant impact in our fast-paced environment. This hands-on role involves working within an innovative culture focused on transformational change in the healthcare system. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of collaborating with diverse internal and external partners, including executives, directors, managers, and staff. The successful candidate will coordinate operations, facilitate communication between multiple departments, maintain standard work to support program initiatives and ensure smooth flow and program success.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

Salary Range

Salary range for the position is $48,476 to $63,624. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

What will you work on?

The Administrative Assistant works in a team environment to provide confidential administrative support functions for the assigned site management, under the direction of the site Manager. The Administrative Assistant maintains the integrity and confidentiality of all information and performs routine administrative duties for the management and medical staff at the site(s). Responsibilities include coordinating and organizing workflow; determining priorities; composing confidential correspondence for signature; and designing and creating correspondence, documents, presentations, orientation packages, and spreadsheets.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire. Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!

“Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).”

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Diploma and graduation from a relevant administrative or business support program.
• Three to five years of recent, related experience including experience working with various computer software programs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to type 50 wpm and set up letters, reports, etc. in a professional format.
• Superior computer and technical skills are essential.
• Proficient with computer software including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to operate videoconferencing, teleconferencing, and related equipment.
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to organize high volume workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated customer-focused approach.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with IH staff at all levels, as well as with external agencies and physicians.
• Demonstrated collaborative team approach with communication skills appropriate to handling complex relationships.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges and opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to influence change and handle conflict.
• Independent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.