Job Description

Close Date

Jul. 17 2023

Location

Comox Valley Hospital - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA
Cowichan District Hospital - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA
Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA
To Be Determined - To Be Determined, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Victoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$22.61 - $29.67

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Aug. 15 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No



In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance/Compliance Lead MHA or designate, the Regional MHA Process Support is part of a team that is the conduit between Mental Health Act (MHA) form requirements and acute and community practice as required by the Ministry of Health and provincial legislation. This centrally organized, regional team under the MHSU Strategic Clinical Network, provides services in/to the hospital, tertiary care sites and community programs, providing confidential data entry and file reviews and coordination of services with external Rights Advisement agents. Types a variety of non-technical items such as correspondence, manuals, and reports using word processing software. Performs clerical support duties such as communicating with other departments, hospitals and external organizations. Gathers information, compiles statistics and reports, performs database entry and other related duties.

Travel will be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation and an additional administrative course(s), and two (2) years\' recent related experience with providing confidential administrative services within a large health care organization. Knowledge of Mental Health Act preferred.

Valid BC Driver\'s License

Skills And Abilities

• Maintains a strong collaborative professional working relationship with Island Health clinical and administrative personnel as well as external organization personnel.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to perform confidential administrative support in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to provide detailed, accurate and timely data entry.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database software.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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Additional information for applicants

The Regional Mental Health Act Process Support team members provide hospital onsite support services ensuring the legislated form requirements are attended to. These positions hold specific functions to ensure patients have appropriate and timely access to the new provincial Rights Advisement service and that notifications of certification under the Mental Health Act are occurring. Team members may be assigned to cover multiple sites in a geographic area, and will work as a team to support operations across the organization.

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Non Contract

Affiliation/Union

Non-Contract Support Staff

Island Health