Address
Form of workJob reference: 853767
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Women's and Children's Health Network, Division of Surgical Services, Dental Services – North Adelaide (5006)
- Salary
- Classification - OPS2 - Operational Services Officer L2 - $57,842 to $62,221
- Employment Full time - Term Contract (temporary up to 3 Jan 2025)
Overview
The Women’s & Children’s Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We are the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service.
Our community-based services also reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across South Australia through our various services and programs in areas such as our Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.
The Department of Paediatric Dentistry is a specialist paediatric dental unit within the Women’s and Children’s Hospital that provides dental care to eligible children and adolescents from birth to 18 years of age in outpatient clinic, operating room and emergency settings.
We also partner with our medical and surgical teams in the management of patients with complex medical conditions and special health care needs. We provide in-patient support for the oral health care needs of patients admitted to WCH and 24-hour emergency dental service in coordination with the Paediatric Emergency Department.
Join our team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists within Dental Services to join us as Dental Assistant (OPS2) working in a full-time capacity.
The WCHN Dental Assistantis responsible for:
- Role modelling a positive approach and commitment to customer service.
- Demonstrating empathy and understanding of clients from diverse, cultural, ethnic and social background.
- Providing chair-side dental assistance to dental practitioners
- Preparing dental materials and equipment as requested by the dental practitioner
To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the attached role description.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven ability to work as part of a team, build positive relationships and work collaboratively with others
- Proven ability to problem solve, manage priorities and organise own workload
- Proven knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, instruments, materials, procedures and contemporary infection control and sterilisation procedures
- Experience in the provision of chair-side dental assistance
Benefits of Joining us
Not only will you be able to use your skills and abilities in a both a challenging and rewarding role contributing to some of South Australia's most vulnerable women, babies, children and young people, you will also receive and attractive annual salary package with employer superannuation contributions and leave loading as well as the opportunity to maximise your salary through salary sacrifice arrangements.
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the Essential Minimum Requirements (personal abilities and skills, experience and knowledge) of the role description and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 853767.
Enquiries
Paula Bertram
Manager - Administrative Services
Phone: 8161 8389
E-mail: *************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Sunday 3 March 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
OPS2 - Dental Assistant - Surgicial Services - Role Description - 853767.pdf
WCHN Competency Framework.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
