The West Nipissing General Hospital was built in 1977 and boasts a clean, modern facility, with over 100 beds in operation at any given time. The Hospital operates a 24/7 Emergency Department serviced by General Practitioners, visiting Surgeons, Anesthetists, and Internists.

The West Nipissing General Hospital hosts regular cardiology, urology, nephrology, otolaryngology, endoscopy, surgical lumps & bumps and psychiatry clinics and consultation visits by specialists. There exists an excellent referral relationship between West Nipissing General Hospital and the Regional Health Centre in North Bay and Health Sciences North in Sudbury. The West Nipissing General Hospital is the sponsoring agency for a community Mental Health and Addictions Program. 

The West Nipissing General Hospital collaborates with the Ontario Telemedicine Network to provide consultations and follow-up visits with specialists. In addition, Ontario Telemedicine Network hosts numerous education events for both staff members and physicians. The West Nipissing General Hospital offers a satellite Oncology program through the Regional Cancer Program of Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Chemotherapy services are provided to the residents of West Nipissing

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and secretarial support to the Human Resources Department, the Occupational Health Department, as well as the Foundation. This role involves assisting with the onboarding process, maintaining employee records, managing HR databases, supporting the Occupational Health Department and being the primary contact for inquiries and coordinating Foundation events.

Status: Temporary, Full-Time

Department: Human Resources, Occupational Health and Foundation

Shift: Days (37.5 hours per week)        

Language: Bilingualism (French & English) an asset      

Salary: $31.97 - $33.60 per hour (+ 14% in lieu of benefits)

• Post secondary education in office administration, human resources or related field
• Experience in administrative work in a health care environment an asset
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail and adaptability to various competing priorities
• Demonstrated very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with stakeholders, including staff, foundation members, external partners and donors, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in crafting and handling professional correspondence
• Experience in handling communication, overseeing social media platforms is considered an asset
• Highly resourceful, contributing team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing banking and financial reports
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Demonstrated commitment to the health and safety of patients, fellow workers, volunteers, students, and visitors
• Up to date immunizations

The WNGH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. 

We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Should you require accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Office.