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SalaryAn opportunity exists for a full time orthoptists to join the Queensland Health multidisciplinary ophthalmology team based at Caloundra Health Service on the Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Coast is in close proximity to Brisbane, and offers a desirable, relaxed lifestyle with beautiful beaches and hinterland to explore. The role presents the opportunity to work in tertiary hospital service alongside a multidisciplinary team of orthoptists, ophthalmologists, nurses and an optometrist. The caseload is varied, with ophthalmologists subspecialising in areas such as paediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology, vitreo-retina, oculoplastics and glaucoma, in addition to general ophthalmology services including cataracts. New Graduates are welcome to apply for the roles.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/SC535623
Closing date 10-Jan-2024
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Contact person Colleen Wilkinson
Contact details 54368551
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An opportunity exists for a full time orthoptists to join the Queensland Health multidisciplinary ophthalmology team based at Caloundra Health Service on the Sunshine Coast.
The Sunshine Coast is in close proximity to Brisbane, and offers a desirable, relaxed lifestyle with beautiful beaches and hinterland to explore.
The role presents the opportunity to work in tertiary hospital service alongside a multidisciplinary team of orthoptists, ophthalmologists, nurses and an optometrist. The caseload is varied, with ophthalmologists subspecialising in areas such as paediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology, vitreo-retina, oculoplastics and glaucoma, in addition to general ophthalmology services including cataracts.
New Graduates are welcome to apply for the roles.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south to Gympie in the north.
The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Deliver independent high level orthoptic clinical practice with infrequent need for direct clinical practice supervision.
- Exercise professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence.
- Provide leadership oversight and clinical practice supervision to less experienced orthoptists and students as delegated.
- Adhere to relevant expectations outlined in the SCHHS and Allied Health Governance Framework documents and Business Rules to ensure that best patient outcomes are achieved in a transparent, ethical and accountable manner.
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
- A wellness program;
- Generous superannuation;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Career training and development; and
- Salary packaging.
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