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September 13, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Dunedin

OTHER & FULL TIME


Oral Health Therapist

Oral Health Service - Otago
  • Salary - $74,842 to $104,466 and Kiwi Saver
  • Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist
  • Fixed-term, full-time (40hrs per week) Balclutha and Dunedin coverage
  • Work, continually learn and be part of an awesome highly effective team!
We have a fixed-term opportunity available for an Oral Health Therapist to work as part of our professional and supportive Community Oral Health Service covering the Southern region which is bordered in the north by the Waitaki river and as far south as Bluff and from the east coast across to Queenstown in the west. 0.4FTE of this role is based in our clinic in Balclutha.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
You will be responsible for maintaining the oral health of children in our region, educating children and their families on oral health and the prevention of dental disease. You will recognise, diagnose and treat oral abnormalities and disease within your scope of practice.
You will work alongside a Dental Assistant as part of a supportive and friendly team who is committed to delivering quality health services for our tamariki.
Mōu ake - About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic team-player, keen to grow their knowledge and skills with a proactive approach towards learning. Excellent communication, natural empathy for children and great interpersonal skills are essential.
You will need to have the flexibility to be able to cover occasional rostered afternoon shifts. You will also need to be able to work in other clinics throughout the region; on occasion, this may see you staying away overnight.
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
  • Registration or be able to gain registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand as an Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist
  • A current APC or the ability to apply for one
  • A full clean NZ driver's licence
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Painga - Benefits
  • Affordable housing and beautiful scenery
  • Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
  • Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Mō mātou - About us
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Utu whānui - Salary range
This role belongs to the PSA Allied, Public Health Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($74,842 p.a) and Step 7 ($104,466 p.a pro-rata)
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Sunday, 29 September 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor, James.Boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
  • Occupational health assessment
  • Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
  • Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

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