SA Health
Job reference: 859790
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Central Adelaide Local Health Network - SA Dental, Metropolitan & Country
- Salary OPS-1 $47,944 - $54,680 p.a.
- Salary OPS-2 $57,842 - $62,221 p.a.
- Multiple Vacancies: Full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent
SA Dental is seeking experienced
Dental Assistants to join our OPS 1/OPS2
Dental AssistantCandidate Pools to fill positions as they become available.
SA Dental has clinics across a range of metropolitan and country locations. As a
Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for providing chair-side assistance to Dental Practitioners. This will include preparation of dental materials and equipment as requested and processing, mounting, labelling and filing radiographs. Maintaining infection control and sterilisation practices, you will re-stock clinical areas and maintain dental equipment in a safe and serviceable condition by performing routine maintenance and timely reporting of breakages. You will also undertake clinical administration including arranging patient appointments, interpreters, recalls and referrals as directed, and providing information to clients regarding
SA Dental programs, waiting times, appointments, and end of course of care protocol. Providing a flexible service that meets the needs of the clients, you will work in partnership with other team members and contribute and share knowledge with others within the clinic. With flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities,
SA Dental is a family friendly state-wide organisation. We also work in partnership with the University of Adelaide to educate and train many of the state's dental professionals, including Dentists and Dental Therapists.To be successful in this role, you will have knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, instruments, materials, procedures and a sound understanding of contemporary infection control and sterilisation procedures. Your ability to work as part of a team, build positive relationships and work collaboratively with others will be essential. A good problem solver who can manage priorities and organise workloads effectively, you will demonstrate empathy and understanding with clients from diverse, cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds.All candidates are required to list the name and contact details of 3 relevant referees in their application, for more details please see attached document titled 'The role of Referees'.About CALHNThe Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through and and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
What we offer- Attractive salary packaging available
- 17.5 per cent leave loading applied to your annual leave
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.
Essential Requirements:- Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the
in the workplace.Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information: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.Job ref: 859790Enquiries toAbbey Costello
- Telephone: 7117 0128
- Email: healthsadentalrecruitment@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date11:55 pm Sunday 11 May 2024AttachmentsFlexibility 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.
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