ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, MINIMUM NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO (WORKSITE LOCATION IS FLEXIBLE)

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent full time Administrative Coordinator to support the minimum Nurse to Patient Ratio team.

The Administrative Coordinator, minimum Nurse to Patient Ratio (mNPR) is responsible for ensuring and supporting effective and timely coordination and functioning of key administrative processes, projects, and programs. The incumbent triages information of a sensitive and confidential nature, coordinates the flow of information, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of administrative services, and keeps the Executive Director and mNPR team apprised of issues and activities. This position will have responsibilities related to budget and project funding, human resources, planning, implementation of mNPR, reports and, liaising with various internal and external partners.

Starting salary will be approximately from $57,347 to $71,684 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

This position is flexible to communities in the Northwest Northern Health region. Explore these communities northern communities.

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
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• 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 resume

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Qualifications

• Diploma of Business Administration from an accredited institution, plus three (3) to five (5) years progressive administrative assistant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Experience in Project Management and/or Quality Improvement considered an asset.
• Ability to function with little or no supervision and to effectively handle pressure with a varied workload and tight deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with staff and key stakeholders in an effective and professional manner.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels across multiple sites and organizations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external partners to develop strategic relationships.
• Communicates in a compelling, clear, and understandable manner (both verbally and in writing).
• Exercises considerable judgment, tact, and discretion in preparing, disclosing, and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office processes, management, and improvements for regional and/or provincial teams.
• Applies excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments in a manner that optimizes departmental effectiveness and contributes to organizational success.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a diverse workload.
• Proficient in the use of common computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email software.
• Ability to type a minimum of 60 w.p.m.
• Liaises in a professional and courteous manner with managers/directors, staff and/or provincial partners to collaborate, gather and disseminate information.
• Collaborates with peers to ensure administrative systems and processes are consistently followed and monitored for effectiveness and that gaps are addressed and resolved when identified.
• Practices care and thoroughness when maintaining, monitoring, calculating and summarizing data, records, and budget information.

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.