Posted 8 days ago
Secretary II - Rehabilitation Services
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health is hiring a Secretary II for a short-assignment, full-time casual position at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in the Physiotherapy department. The role carries out booking, scheduling, clerical and reception work, with 70 hours bi-weekly and pay of $25.19 to $28.08 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Booking and scheduling appointments
- Clerical and reception duties
- Support physiotherapy team services
- Integrate organizational values and safety practices
Requirements summary:
- Recognized secretarial program
- Medical terminology course
- Minimum two years related experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- French preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Secretarial studies, Medical terminology |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Courage, Accountability
Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Advertising
- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 235 |
| View page |
Click here to apply as an internal applicant.
Req ID: 228495
Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
Department: OPNZ Physiotherapy CRHCC
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT short-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Secretary II carries out administrative duties and performs booking, scheduling, clerical and reception functions to support the teams in the delivery of their services.
The Secretary ensures that the principles and practices that guide NSH such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, respectful workplace, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Successful completion of a recognized secretarial program and a medical terminology course
- Minimum of two years of related experience
- Ability to use Microsoft Windows and all components of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
- Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health.
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Short assignment full-time position; 70 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$25.19 - $28.08
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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