District Senior Dental Assistant

Job Description

South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a District Senior Dental Assistant to lead and mentor our team. Join us in building better health in the bush! Provide high level policy and practice advice and assistance on Dental Assistant related issues to oral health staff and Management within the South West Hospital and Health Service. The position provides operational management, leadership, support and contributory responsibility for improving and upgrading the quality of work standards and practices of Dental Assistants in accordance to organisational goals, working at an advanced level as a Senior Dental Assistant in a multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of dental assisting knowledge, skills and practice, both clinical and administrative, to dental clinicians in the treatment of clients in a variety of work areas including hospital, community health and school program settings. The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges; however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences. Our vision is to be a national leader in the delivery of health services to rural and remote communities. What we can do for you Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population. Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland. Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution! Opportunity to progress into a more senior position! Join a healthcare team focused on delivering quality patient services! Be a part of something bigger South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. KeywordPlease use * for wildcard searches. Search exact phraseCheck to search for the exact phrase. Uncheck to return jobs that contain any of the keywords. LocationHold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options Occupational groupHold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr