Dental Assistant
Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Dental Assistant Grade 2 to join our friendly professional Dental Team at the Royal North Shore Dental Clinic.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assist (Grade 2)
Remuneration: $1,331.52 - $1,459.32
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ529723
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Dental Clinic, St Leonards.
What you'll be doing
To provide a high standard of customer service to all Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Oral Health patients, visitors and employees in a manner consistent with the NSLHD Core Values and Behaviour Charter. To assist in the efficiency and functionality of the clinic and to help the clinic reach its goals set by the Clinical Director and Director.
The position is considered to be more experienced and capable of working in complex work environments and specialist areas and will undertake the full range of dental assistant duties.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Certificate IV in Dental Assisting recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia or qualifications deemed by the Ministry to be equivalent.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, in interacting and liaising with a wide range of internal stakeholders and members of the public.
- Demonstrated high level skills, knowledge and ability to provide competent dental assisting, including aseptic technique and 4 handed dentistry, to patients of all ages and medical complexities, ensuring excellence in patient care.
- Demonstrated advanced computer literacy, data entry and keyboard skills including using patient management systems e.g. Titanium.
- Significant experience in following effective infection control and sterilisation guidelines in all aspects of dental assisting.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritise workloads and operate as part of a team.
- Current valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel and work across all NSLHD dental clinics as required.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Taylor on Tracey.Taylor1@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 8 November
Tentative start week for interviews: 11 November 2024
