Job Description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed casual Switchboard Operator to support the Switchboard/Admitting department.

Under general supervision operates the multi-line phone system and other call systems.

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest acute care facility (268 beds) in Northern Health and is the hub for specialized health services. It is a full service hospital and home to a new cancer centre for Northern BC, including a wide range of cancer treatments. Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia. UHNBC is also a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• \xe2\x80\x9cLoan Forgiveness Programs\xe2\x80\x9d are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus one year\'s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to type 45 w.p.m.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Comments

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer\xe2\x80\x99s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Competition #:

05610000

Employee Type:

CASUAL

Bargaining Unit:

HEU

Facility:

UNIV. HOSPITAL OF N. BC

Location:

Prince George

Department:

PGO PATIENT REGISTRATION

Reports To:

MANAGER

Hourly Wage:

$26.51

Close Date:

NOVEMBER 10, 2023