Safety Assistant - Infectious Disease Prevention & Management, Occupational Health Safety & Wellness

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Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital

Department: PS CZ Infectious Disease

Type of Employment: Temporary, Hourly FT long-assignment (100%)

Posting Closing Date: 29-Jan-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, Infectious Disease Prevention & Management, the Safety Assistant provides confidential support to the IDMP team. Activities supported include supporting the Occupational Health Nurses during pre-placement health assessment, communicable disease prevention and management and respiratory protection (FIT testing) education and training.

About You

• Post-Secondary diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Undergraduate degree is an asset.
• Excellent computer skills; familiar with enterprise software systems; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Well-developed abilities and skills in modern office practices.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and team skills with emphasis on decision making, problem solving, motivational and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively determine day-to-day priorities and utilize foresight to ensure appropriate activities for self and recommendations for team members.
• Ability to work effectively during periods of high activity and with varying personality styles and tasks. Demonstrates resilience and maintains effectiveness. Flexible in creating and suggesting alternative solutions to meet goals.
• Excellent verbal and written skills. Ability to effectively meet and communicate in situations requiring tact and poise. Proficiency in drafting detailed procedures, letters, reports, etc.
• Actively listens and conveys understanding of customers’ requests such that their needs can be anticipated and satisfied. Well-developed abilities with respect to problem solving required.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Hours

- Long assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Approximately a 12-month assignment

Compensation and Benefits

$22.34 - $27.93 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.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ and self-identify.