Administrative Assistant, Nursing Education

At Sinai Health we care create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for anAdministrative Assistant IIto support our Nursing Educationdepartment.

Job Outline:
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing high-level administrative and organizational advanced support to the Academic Practice Directors and is an integral part of the team. They will also support the service atmosphere and attitude that exemplifies the values and professionalism of Senior Leadership and the mission and vision of Sinai Health.

Job Type:Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)

In this role you will:

• Establishes and organizes an efficient and effective structure for the operation of the offices of Academic Practice
• Provides advanced secretarial support in all functions including organization of work correspondence communication with the public and Hospital staff and the undertaking of special projects
• Undertakes and co-ordinates function planning and special projects as assigned including capital planning.
• Establishes and maintains well organized filing system for the Practice Directors.
• Prioritizes mail and incoming reports etc. for the Practice Directors and ensures that matters are dealt with in the required timeframe(s)
• Keeps abreast of and deploys appropriate and up-to-date technological office support systems and advance word processing skills with respect to software communications filing etc. to ensure the most effective and efficient operation of the office
• Ensures that the operations of the office adhere to current and relevant legislation i.e. privacy legislation
• Selects and orders appropriate office supplies and equipment
• Administers attendance management program (i.e. Staff Right Day Force) for the Academic Practice offices
• Provides all other administrative functions (e.g. organizing catering) for the Practice Directors as required
• Prepare and provides in advance documents files and presentations required by the Practice Directors for meetings conferences telephone calls etc.
• Draft written documents and proof reads correspondence on behalf of the Practice Directors including reports letters responses memorandums and the preparation of presentation material while ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of presentation formats etc.
• Prepare and maintain confidential documents
• Prepare requisitions e.g. capital budget purchase orders petty cash
• Collect summarize organize and maintain accurate information related to department activities as directed by Practice Directors
• Record and draft minutes at meetings Chaired by Practice directors
• Plan and coordinate events and special projects as assigned such as conferences clinical days clinical in-services and other courses
• Manage the Practice Directors schedules including co-ordinating and scheduling internal and external appointments utilizing professional judgement in establishing priorities and consulting with the Directors as appropriate
• Ensure that the Practice Directors are aware of changes and maintains their schedules
• Schedule meetings books space tracks items for agendas prepares agendas co-ordinates material for distribution and records minutes for meetings including committees/task forces for the Directors with a high degree of accuracy
• Facilitate and organizes communication and liaison with internal staff and departments and external clients of Sinai Health e.g. members of external committees managers in other health care organizations
• Respond to internal and external requests for information in a timely manner

Education & Qualifications:

Mandatory

• Successful completion of a College or University diploma/degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a large complex organization in a senior administrative role

Preferred

• Previous experience reporting directly to a director
• Previous experience in hospital or university setting considered an asset

Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Internet
• Strong organizational problem solving and judgment skills
• Polished professional interpersonal skills
• Self-directed detail oriented and dependable
• Demonstrated initiative high degree of accuracy and ability to handle a complexity of tasks simultaneously
• Superior communication skills both written and verbal
• Flexible with a high level of accountability and proven capability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Prepared to respond to a fast-paced changing environment requiring flexibility with respect to working hours
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

Salary:Minimum - $24.797/hour; Maximum - $30.969/hour

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials completion of a health review and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital community and home focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care surgery and oncology urgent and critical care and womens and infants health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples racialized people disabled people/people with disabilities women and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process please contact ext. 7050 or email .