Secretary 2 - Psychiatry - Forensic Services

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Secretary 2 for Psychiatry - Forensic Services. This role involves various administrative tasks, including handling correspondence and prioritizing patient interaction. Candidates should have strong communication skills and proficiency in office software. Preference will be given to those with knowledge in Indigenous customs. This is an in-person role that offers an opportunity to support health services in the community.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience required.
• Preference for applicants competent in an Indigenous language.
• Successful completion of a recognized secretarial program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administrative tasks within the psychiatry unit.
• Handle patient interactions with professionalism and empathy.
• Perform errands across different areas of the site.

Skills

Typing

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

English communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Complete high school education

Secretarial/administrative training program

Job description

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Secretary 2 - Psychiatry - Forensic Services

Requisition ID: 387484

Position Number: 20011549

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Psychiatry Forensic Administration

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• One year related experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized secretarial/administrative training program required.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Typing 50 wpm.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and dictaphone required.
• Knowledge of medical and legal terminology preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent errands to several different areas of the site.
• Some lifting and moving of miscellaneous items required.
• Due to the nature of the work in the department, must be able to deal with difficult situations that may arise when in contact with patients and/or the public.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.