Queensland Health (Organisation site: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/)
Community and Oral Health, Herston and South Brisbane
Fixed term temporary full time or part time opportunity to work as part of a dental team and provide a high standard of efficient and appropriate assistance and support as needed in the treatment of Metro North Oral Health Services (MNOHS) patients.
About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Ability to prepare instruments and materials utilised in a variety of dental procedures including knowledge and understanding of the stages within a dental procedure and the ability to pre-plan and adapt as treatment proceeds.Knowledge and ability to use FDI Palmer Notation, dental specific language, and terminology.
Process and mount radiographs.
Understand the use of radiography and study models as diagnostic tools.
Assist in the prevention, identification, and management of medical emergencies.Knowledge of all relevant standards relating to the dental facility.
Maintain contemporary knowledge of policies and procedures relating to the provision of dental assisting including medico-legal responsibilities, ethical practice, codes of practice and relevant standards.Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS).
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging.Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave.5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workersRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.)
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
COH603951 Role Description (PDF, 369KB)Application Support (PDF, 860KB)Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)Need help?If you have any questions about your account or accessing this website, please check our knowledge base.
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