ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, NORTH PEACE

at  Northern Health

POSITION SUMMARY

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent full time Administrative Assistant to support the Administration department.
Provides administrative and secretarial support to the Health Services Administrator and Chief of Staff and Physicians in the North Peace.The position involves advanced administrative skills including but not limited to managing tasks, schedules and information. Communication clear written and verbal. Strong time management: Prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
Starting salary will be approximately from $48,476 to $60,594 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more highlights about the hospital:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 plus processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in a senior administrative assistant position preferably in a healthcare setting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to type 50 w.p.m.
• Strong problem solving and organization skills.
• Diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to identify and analyze situations and problems ensuring viable solutions are found.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize and complete work projects without supervision.
• Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.

WHO WE ARE

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resum