Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The Clerk B ensures the smooth functioning of the department by managing communications and providing administrative support to staff. The role requires handling multiple priorities and demands within a busy and unpredictable healthcare environment.
Grade XII plus one-year related experience or graduate of a recognized one-year secretarial/business program General office skills an asset Experience working in a nursing unit environment is considered as asset Experience in staffing processes and collective agreement knowledge is considered as asset Demonstrated ability to remain calm during an emergency and deal with numerous interruptions and continuous changes is an asset Effective communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrates problem-solving and decision-making skills Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificationsHours Permanent, full-time position; 70 hours bi-weeklyCompensation and Benefits $23.35 - $25.39 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.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. This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position.
Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Candidates must have a Grade XII education plus one year of related experience or a recognized secretarial/business program. Proficiency in general office skills and the ability to remain calm during emergencies are essential.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Nova Scotia often reflect steady demand in child and adolescent services, especially where trauma-informed care and specialized assessment skills are needed. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, and direct clinical experience with younger patients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of trauma-informed work before applying.