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$24.26 - $26.71 / hour
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Zone: Western Zone
Location: WMH - Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Secretary I
Western Zone - Medical Services
Temporary Full-time 04 January 2027, with possible extension
90145RP1

Hours: 75 (8 hours; Days) 0830-1630 hours; Monday to Friday

Salary: CGNB25 (CAD24.26 - CAD26.71 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0011590

Posted Date: 2025-05-21

Closing Date: 2025-05-28

Position Summary: Western Health is currently inviting applications for the temporary full-time position of Secretary I within the Medical Services department. This role provides essential administrative support to the Medical Staff Leadership of Western Health, including Chiefs of Staff and Chiefs of Discipline, as well as various regional medical committees.

Key responsibilities include preparing for and attending both local and regional committee meetings, recording accurate minutes, distributing documentation, and managing any required follow-up. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently with minimal supervision, contribute positively as part of the Medical Services team, and provide coverage for other administrative assistants within the office. Additionally, this position includes responsibilities related to payroll for the Medical Services Office – Western Zone.

Required Qualifications: The successful applicant will have completed high school and a two-year office administration program or related education from a recognized post-secondary institution. This education must include training in typing, use of dictation equipment, bookkeeping, and office practices. A minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute is required, along with the successful completion of a medical terminology course. The candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities. Proficiency in the use of computers and standard software applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS and share point is essential. Experience with minute-taking, spreadsheets, and database applications would be considered a definite asset.

**A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this opportunity.

Competition Number: VAC0011590
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/
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About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
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With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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