Administrative Assistant | Nursing Administration

Position Summary

Interior Health is hiring a term specific part time (0.80 FTE) Administrative Assistant to provide confidential administrative support functions to the Nursing Administration team at the Elk Valley Hospital (EVH) located in Fernie, BC. This term specific position is until October 5, 2026, or return of the incumbent.

Who are we looking for?

We seek a detail-oriented, knowledgeable, and skilled candidate who takes pride in their career and can make a significant impact in our fast-paced environment. This hands-on role involves working within an innovative culture focused on transformational change in the healthcare system. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of collaborating with diverse internal and external partners, including executives, directors, managers, and staff. The successful candidate will coordinate operations, facilitate communication between multiple departments, maintain standard work to support program initiatives and ensure smooth flow and program success.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training / education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

Salary Range

Salary range for the position is $48,476 to $63,624. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

What will you work on?

The Administrative Assistant works in a team environment to provide confidential administrative support functions for the assigned site management, under the direction of the site Manager. The Administrative Assistant maintains the integrity and confidentiality of all information and performs routine administrative duties for the management and medical staff at the site(s). Responsibilities include coordinating and organizing workflow; determining priorities; composing confidential correspondence for signature; and designing and creating correspondence, documents, presentations, orientation packages, and spreadsheets.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire. Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!

“Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and / or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).”

Qualifications

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