Administrative Assistant | Nursing Administration, Vernon

Interior Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient and self‑directed permanent full‑time Administrative Assistant to support the Nursing Administration-Long term care department at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in beautiful and sunny Vernon, B.C.

This position could offer the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement within the Okanagan region only.

Who are we looking for? Along with organizational attention to detail and skills, we seek a candidate who can make a difference and takes pride in their career in a fast‑paced environment. You will perform within an innovative culture focused on transformative change in the health care system.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package

Career growth

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health&dental coverage

Balanced lifestyle

Salary Range Salary range for the position is $49,445 to $64,897. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity review.

What will you work on? The Administrative Assistant works in a team environment to provide confidential administrative support functions to the Director for the department or program and other management staff as required. The Administrative Assistant serves as a vital linkage and communication source to keep the department or program informed and aligned to its priorities.

Some responsibilities include:

Coordinating and organizing workflow, determining priorities, and composing confidential correspondence for signature.

Designing and creating correspondence, documents, presentations, orientation packages, and spreadsheets (including data entry) for authorization by the management team.

Maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of all information that flows through and is processed for management as it pertains to client care, operations, personnel, labour relations, finance, and public affairs.

Supporting the Director in setting the positive, collaborative, efficient tone for the department or program.

Some Other Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Discuss inquiries for information with internal and external contacts to obtain and disclose information; answer routine inquiries and complaints by determining the nature of the issues and providing information directly or through correspondence.

Provide assistance on projects by collecting data, evaluating and determining available sources, and assembling and editing reports in an appropriate format.

Assist with maintaining the program/department web page.

Coordinate all administrative logistics for meetings, events, education sessions, workshops, video conferences, and teleconferences including appropriate space, equipment, and materials.

Provide input to new policies, processes, and development of strategies.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

How will you create an impact? Joining our IH team presents an opportunity to advance your professional journey and make a tangible impact within our organization and the broader community we serve. Your contributions will shape the future of our organization and enrich the community, leaving a lasting legacy beyond the workplace.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous (First Nations,Métis, or Inuit).

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