Dental Officer Level 2 - Full Time - Hastings Macleay -Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme Allowance (DORIS)

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Dental Off Lvl 2 Remuneration : 136108 - 143416 Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ484395 Closing date : 06 May 2024 What you'll be doing To provide high quality, safe and comprehensive oral assessment and clinical care to eligible patients within the Mid North Coast Local Health District in accordance with NSW Health Policy. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course).   New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) immunisation history statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form). Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FROM THIS RECRUITMENT ACTIVITY MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES Registration with the Dental Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a minimum 2 years’ clinical experience and successful completion of the Dental Officers Skills Assessment set by the Centre for Oral Health Strategy as defined under the award. Demonstrated competency, skills and knowledge in clinical practice and the ability to provide comprehensive treatment to a wide spectrum of patients requiring a diverse range of clinical needs, including provision of dental services under general anaesthesia, and an understanding and commitment to preventative health approach to patient care. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, computer skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated knowledge of current dental infection control standards, policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters with sound clinical reasoning and supervise clinical duties of Dental Therapists and Dental Assistants, at the required level of competency. Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development, with willingness to participate in quality improvement activities and participate in clinical research activities as required Current driver’s license, and willingness to travel and work in various locations within the network. Need more information?   1) Click here for the Position Description   2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Tammy Schein on Tammy.Schein@health.nsw.gov.au