Job Description

Location: Grand Bank Blue Crest Nursing Home and/or U.S Memorial Health Care Centre

Secretary I
Nursing Administration - Long Term Care
Temporary Call In

Hours Your hours of work will be determined by the needs of the department.
Salary CG-25, ($23.31 - $25.68)
Competition Number 2024001297
Posted Date 21 February 2024
Closing Date 28 February 2024

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.
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Job Summary
The Secretary I provides advanced administrative and organizational support to the division of Long term Care, the Emergency departments and other departments located within the facility. This position reports to the Divisional Manager. The Secretary I will be responsible for entering data, typing administrative correspondence; organizing manager schedules, using Outlook; scheduling and arranging meetings; committees, teaching schedules for staff and students, conferences, workshops and monthly/annual reports; making travel arrangements, preparing presentation material for teaching; maintaining databases; completing payroll functions, performing general office duties; and other related duties as required. The incumbent operates word processing, digital dictation, and transcription equipment as directed to complete assignments.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts objects weighing less than 10 lbs.
Constantly sits, but work provides the opportunity to occasionally stand and walk within the office environment.
Occasionally required to bend, and stretch to perform work.
Constantly required to perform fine finger/precision work while using a computer mouse.

Job Qualifications
Successful completion of a two-year Office Administration program OR completion of a one-year Office Administration program from an approved/recognized college supplemented by two years of experience within the last four in a progressively responsible clerical role is required.
Successful completion of an approved/recognized medical terminology course is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*Proof of a current office administration program and medical terminology is required. To be considered current, they must have been completed within the last five years, unless it has been used in recent positions. This must be demonstrated on the application form.

** If medical terminology isn\'t current, a medical terminology test may be administered by the Human Resources Client Services Department.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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