Job Description

Req ID: 174643
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: OPNZ Bed Utilization
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (80% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Feb-24

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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Resource Facilitator is responsible for assisting departments and nursing areas in accessing resources needed to deliver patient care. The Resource Facilitator reports to the Bed Utilization Manager and functions after hours under the direction of the Clinical Care Coordinator or Administration On-Call in keeping them apprised of any needs, concerns or questions related to clinical situations.

About You

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

• Medical Office Administration progam plus one year experience or two years related experience required
• Certified Medical Terminology certificate an asset
• 3 to 5 years of related hospital exposure in an applicable setting preferred
• Proficient knowledge and experience working with computers applications is required
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel (or similar applications) is required
• Experience and knowledge with Meditech is required
• Knowledge of scheduling systems is an asset
• Familiarity with Union contracts is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Non-violent crisis intervention training or willingness to obtain
• BCLS or willingness to obtain
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position

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

Hours

• Long Assignment, Part-time (80%) position; 56 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 6 months (dates are subject to change)
• Shifts include days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Incentives

$22.98 - $28.46 Hourly

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

\xe2\x80\x8bThis 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.

\xe2\x80\x8bPreferred 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.

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