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Communications Clerk A - Voice Services

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Halifax, NS
CA$21 - CA$23/hour
Entry Level
Part-time

Top Benefits

Health
Dental
Travel

About the role

About the Opportunity

The Switchboard Operator/Receptionist is responsible for receiving and transferring all calls directed to patient rooms, the hospital general administration/operational lines and internal operator directed calls. This position receives the public at reception areas and directs/assists them to their destination. The incumbent is responsible for directing building exit procedures in the event of a fire or evacuation order. The Switchboard Operator/Receptionist provides internal operational services; i.e. pager issuance, information dissemination etc. The incumbent also assists patients and the public in local travel arrangements to their destinations.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Grade XII or equivalent education required
  • Previous experience in health care/emergency or related field is an asset
  • Knowledge in the operation of telecommunications equipment and basic computer skills
  • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to respond to, follow and interpret emergency procedures
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

** A skills test may be included as part of the selection process **

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

  • ​​​​​​Permanent, Part-time Position, 35 Hours Bi-weekly
  • This department operates 24/7; days, evenings and weekends are required

Compensation and Benefits

$21.99 - 23.63 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.

About Nova Scotia Health Authority

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

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