Clerk B - Day Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is hiring a part-time Clerk B for the Mental Health & Addictions Day Hospital. This role involves administrative duties, communication coordination, and requires office skills and knowledge in medical terminology. Successful candidates will exhibit problem-solving skills and effective communication while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Grade XII plus one year of related experience or graduate of a recognized one year secretarial/business program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the central communication person for the nursing unit.
• Performing reception, clerical and administrative duties following hospital policies.
• Handling confidential matters with maturity and discretion.

Skills

General office skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Effective communication

Demonstrated problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Competencies in other languages

Education

Grade XII

One year secretarial/business program

Job description

Clerk B - Day Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions

Req ID: 158800
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: MHA CZ Day Hospital
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT short-assignment ( 80% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 22-Jun-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

Under the direction of the Health Services Manager, the Clerk contributes to the effective operation of the nursing unit by acting as the central communication person for the unit. The Clerk performs reception, clerical and administrative duties following hospital policies and procedures while maintaining a high standard of maturity and discretion in handling confidential matters.

About You

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

• Grade XII plus one year of related experience or graduate of a recognized one year secretarial/business program
• General office skills an asset
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset
• STAR Registration preferred
• PHS booking preferred
• Experience with data entry into Time Capture preferred
• Experience with CVIS database entry preferred
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm during an emergency and deal with numerous interruptions and continuous change an asset
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making skills
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Short Assignment Part Time (80%) position; 60 hours biweekly
• Approximately 6 months
• Dates are subject to change

Compensation and Incentives

$20.09 - $21.91 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 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.

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is a provincial health authority serving Nova Scotia, Canada.

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