Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Queanbeyan Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: $10,0451 - $103,814
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ208778
Applications Close: 30 January 2021
Interview Details: Interviews for this position will be held 1 February to 5 February 2021

Please note SNSW Local Health District is currently undertaking an organisational restructure, internal employees who have been affected by the restructure will be granted priority interviews

Where you'll be working

At Southern NSW Local Health District we are working to help our communities lead healthy lives. Our mission is that all people across our diverse societies are able to have timely access to the right healthcare in the right setting to maximise their health, wellbeing and independence.

There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. For more information visit our website.

Queanbeyan

An enviable lifestyle and affordable property, surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. With Canberra just a 5 minute drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of the nation’s capital along with fabulous restaurants. Connect easily and quickly with world through the Canberra International Airport, with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away.

What you'll be doing

The Oral Health Therapist Level 3 provides dental therapy and dental hygiene care to patients within the limits of their formally attained scope of practice. They provide supervision and support to level 1 and 2 oral health therapists with a clinical, education and management focus. The Oral Health Therapist provides clinical services of a complex nature requiring advanced practical skills.

Selection Criteria:

Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Oral Health Therapist.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality clinical and diagnostic skills, whilst exercising independent professional judgement when problem solving. A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative/population health approach to patient care.
Demonstrated experience in design and management of quality improvement projects.
Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality and abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct in line with prescribed NSW Health policies and procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of individuals and multidisciplinary teams.
Proficient in the use of computer systems, word processing software, clinical software and hardware including electronic patient records and digital imaging.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively , providing support and guidance to team members.
Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
Please indicate if you are a recipient of an affected letter due to the recent 2020 SNSWLHD Restructure

Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. We do not offer sponsorship in this position for applicants requiring a temporary visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2020_017. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Robyn Hallam on Robyn.Hallam1@health.nsw.gov.au or phone 44751676

Oral Health Therapist Level 3 - Queanbeyan Community Health Centre

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