About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Patient Flow Manager, the Facility Resource Assistant supports the daily operations of the Patient Flow department coordinating patient movement both into and out of South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, Yarmouth Regional Hospital in Yarmouth, Digby General Hospital in Digby, Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Middleton, Annapolis Community Health Centre in Annapolis Royal, and Roseway Hospital in Shelburne. Outside of regular office hours, the Facility Resource Assistant provides additional support with respect to urgent communications.

The Facility Resource Assistant ensures that the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the support that is provided by the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.

About You

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

• Graduate of a recognized office administration/secretarial program is required
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in an administrative support position including previous experience in a hospital setting is required
• Clerical experience related to bed allocation and patient booking is preferred
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows and all components of Microsoft Office; expertise with the development and maintenance of documents, spreadsheets and databases
• Knowledge of and expertise in the use of the Medworxx Patient Flow System preferred
• Typing speed of 60 words per minute preferred
• Current knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including ability to work as a team member and ability to foster collaborative relationships
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
• Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment
• Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment
• Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel may be required
• 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

• Permanent, Part-time (60%) position; 42 hours bi-weekly
• Hours are subject to change
• The base site for this position is South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater; however, the successful candidate may be required to work from any of the following sites, as operationally required: Yarmouth Regional Hospital in Yarmouth, Digby General Hospital in Digby, Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Middleton, Annapolis Community Health Centre in Annapolis Royal and Roseway Hospital in Shelburne

Compensation and Incentives

$21.80 – $24.39 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.