ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, PALLIATIVE / HOSPICE

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Municipal pension plan for part-time &

Three weeks of vacation after one year

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Access to outdoor activities and quick

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the Regional Home & Community Care department. This role will coordinate clerical tasks, organize teaching resources, and manage data and reporting from a central hub.

Responsibilities include updating the HPC Program Manual, distributing materials, publishing the HPC Newsletter, and maintaining iPortal sites for local and remote team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary office programs are preferred.
• 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combo.
• Equivalents deemed reasonable and relevant will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Regional Home & Community Care department.
• Coordinate clerical tasks, data entry, and reporting from a central hub.
• Assist in updating and distributing the HPC Program Manual and teaching resources.
• Maintain electronic files and publish the HPC Newsletter; manage iPortal sites.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Typing 60 wpm

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Independent work

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

General office procedures

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Office Careers Certificate

Tools

Word

Publisher

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant to support the Regional Home & Community Care department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Administrative Assistant will establish office practices to support the Leader and HPC Consultation Team members from a central hub. This position will coordinate common clerical and current business practices and creative strategies to support the local and remote interdisciplinary Team such as NH HPC Program Manual update and distribution, organization and preparation of teaching resources, tracking and electronic filing of resources, publishing the HPC Newsletter, maintaining the iPortal sites as well as data administration and reporting.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, Days, 08:30 to 16:30

Qualfications

• Grade 12.
• Recognized Office Careers Program Certificate.
• Recent, related experience of three (3) years.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Or other Qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate related equipment and software programs (Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Publishing, Excel, Power Point, Visio, graphics, etc).
• Ability to type 60 words per minute.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively and develop strong collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with Team and clients.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Three weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information

Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
  • Program certificates or diplomas.
  • High school, college, or university transcripts.
  • Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants