Program Service Assistant, Surgical Program

Job title: Program Service Assistant, Surgical Program

Job description: Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we are looking for a Program Assistant to work with our Surgical Services Program

Reporting Relationship: Program Director, Surgical Program

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the operational and business matters of the Surgical Services & Endoscopy Program
• Identifies, coordinate, analyze and communicate key Surgical Services & Endoscopy Program matters and critical issues in a timely manner and in accordance with hospital established processes
• Prioritizes action items requiring Director’s attention through scheduled briefings with the Director and preparation of reports of priority projects.
• Develops processes for issues management to ensure timely response to incoming requests/issues from internal and external stakeholders
• Provides clear direction and oversight to administrative support within the Program portfolio
• Redirects communication within the hospital when receiving information as the point person for the Program
• Provides strategic support to advance the priorities of the Program portfolio
• Establishes meaningful relationships with peers, colleagues, and multiple internal and external stakeholders that will advance the Program portfolio
• Disseminates information identified as critical for the advancement of policy formation, process development and enhancement of public communications within the Surgical Program portfolio, across portfolios, and between the Surgical Program portfolio and external partners (i.e. LHIN/MOHLTC)
• Ensures timely feedback on behalf of the Director whenever necessary

Qualifications:

• 3 years of recent experience providing senior administrative support in a health care setting
• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary education in Business Administration, or related field, preferred
• Has extensive knowledge of hospital processes, as well as legislation, policies, and procedures that affect hospitals
• Utilizes high level of judgment and discretion when dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
• Has a high degree of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in deliverables
• Creative, resourceful and flexible
• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing learning
• Works independently and in a team environment
• Adapts to changing priorities and manage change involving multiple stakeholders effectively
• Maintains a positive attitude and strong work ethic while managing competing demands
• Completes a multitude of tasks simultaneously within targeted timelines in an organized and efficient manner
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and the provision of the best possible patient care
• Demonstrates experience in producing printed/electronic publications and other departmental communication
• Interested applicants will be asked for a portfolio of their work: 1. Slide Deck 2. Newsletter 3. Communication Poster
• Has a typing speed of 60 WPM
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Windows, MS Project, Internet and Outlook
• Intermediate MS Access knowledge an asset
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site

Hours of Work: Days, occasional evenings/weekends (subject to change)

Union: Non-Union

Why Humber? Why Now?

Humber River Health is on an exciting transformation journey of redefining patient care, as we leverage the most advanced technologies to enhance all aspects of delivering high-quality, safe care. We continue to build a people-centered workplace with excellent staff and physician engagement by hiring passionate, diverse and inclusive healthcare professionals. People who care and encompass our values of Compassion, Professionalism and Respect. People who are committed to making a positive difference.

We are a Huron Consulting hospital, focused on building our evidence-based leadership practice and hardwiring a culture that WOWs.

Humber River Health is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), which is a dynamic network of academic health organizations providing leading edge research, teaching and clinical care.

We have collaborated with TAHSN member institutions in addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our membership in TAHSN supports our strategic pillar of advancing Humber River Health as a community academic hospital.

Humber River Health was the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Patient Safety Award by the Canadian College of Health Leaders. This award recognizes teams that are committed to improving patient safety within a healthcare environment, through leadership, innovation, culture, and best practises.

Why? Because at Humber River Health, we know it is our people and our ability to innovate that allows us to consistently deliver a great patient experience and the best quality outcomes. After all, we are the hospital that believes exceptional care…healthier community.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this position. However, the actual responsibilities, duties, qualifications and experience may vary. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Information contained in this job posting/description is subject to change.

Humber River Health is committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe that diversity drives our culture of innovation. By bringing together a variety of different perspectives, it fuels our creative thinking, generates new ideas and creates solutions designed to address tomorrow’s healthcare challenges today. We take pride in providing professional development and career advancement opportunities for our employees including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. We also provide accommodation to applicants and all of our employees – from hire to retire.

Let us know what we can do to help you be successful during your recruitment experience at Humber River Health.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Health, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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