Snswlhd - Dental Officer Lvl 2 - Goulburn - Dental

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time / Part Time
**Location**: Goulburn
**Position Classification**: Dental Officer Lvl 2
**Remuneration**: $136,108 - $143,416 Per Annum **~ P L U S ~** Dental Officer Rural Incentive Scheme Allowance up to $20,000 Per Annum
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ499258
**Applications Close**: Wednesday 9th October, 2024**

**Come and join our Dental Team here in Goulburn - it’s great**

**Where you'll be working**

Be enticed by the country charm of Australia’s first inland City. Perfectly positioned just two hours from Sydney, an hour from Canberra and just under two hours to the coast - a world rich in heritage, culture, natural beauty and adventure is ready to be explored.

Embrace relaxed country living, with city benefits.

The region presents a unique and balanced lifestyle opportunity to enjoy stunning rural landscapes, heritage architecture, contemporary art, modern boutique shopping, relaxed casual dining and plenty of fresh air.

With remarkable attractions, regular events and a variety of accommodation options - Goulburn is the ideal destination for that short break, extended stay or permanent change.

**Your Opportunity**:

- Provide evidence based clinical care to patients, within your scope of practice and legislative and regulatory frameworks, resulting in quality care and a contemporary approach to dental practice and patient care. This will involve diagnosis and treatment/management of dental diseases and dental health problems from basic to moderately complex.
- Dental Officer Level 1 is a newly qualified employee who is a beginning practitioner developing their skills and competencies in dentistry. A Dental Officer level 2 is a general dental practitioner who regularly encounters, diagnoses and administers treatment for dental diseases and dental health problems of greater than usual difficulty. Progression to level 2 from level 1 is dependent upon having a minimum two years experience and successfully completing the Standard Dental Officers Skills Assessment conducted by the clinical supervisor.
- Maintain accurate and appropriate clinical records, including paper based and electronic records.
- Assist in the development of policies, procedures, standards and practices, quality activities and may participate in research activities as required.
- Actively participate in approved oral health promotion and preventative programs and educate patients. under your care to maintain good oral health.
- Communicate with patients/carers ensuring consistent care and maximised health outcomes.
- Encourage good and positive working relationships with co-workers so that care is provided in a harmonious team environment.

**What we offer**:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary Packaging - up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
- Corporate Health and Fitness program
- 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income
- Annual Leave Loading

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**Selection Criteria**:

- Dental qualification eligible for registration as a dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative/population health approach to patient care.
- Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality and abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct in line with prescribed NSW Health policies and procedures.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of individuals.
- Proficiency in the use of computer systems including electronic patient records and digital imaging.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters.
- Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances within the Health Service. Evidence of a current Class C drivers licence

**Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases**

This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

**Australian Work Rights**

At Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the **L**G**B**T**Q**I**+** community to apply.

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