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 Chief Nursing Executive and Clinical Nursing Departments, which includes various Managers. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills.  This individual must have the ability to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. 

Status: Permanent, 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)

• Community College Diploma – Office Administration Program
• Two (2) + years of secretarial/administrative experience in a health care environment is an asset
• Advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Office applications) required
• Familiar with various social media outlets and design software (Facebook, Canva, etc.)
• Proven time management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service
• Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to work in a team setting
• 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.