Orthoptic casual pool - Prince of Wales Hospital
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Orthoptist Level 1-2
Remuneration: $35.78 - $51.04 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Casual
Requisition ID: REQ221049
The positions are casual pool positions for Orthoptists to provide relief for planned and unplanned Orthoptic leave. You will be working part of a multidisciplinary team in the Eye Clinic at Prince of Wales Hospital to provide Orthoptic and Ophthalmic care to outpatients and Inpatients.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality orthoptic care to patients of the Orthoptic Department consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
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.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
- Must hold a Diploma or bachelor of Applied Science (Orthoptics), Masters in Orthoptics or equivalent with eligibility for registration with the Orthoptic Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the investigation and management of patients with strabismus and ocular motility disorders within commensurate years of experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability in ophthalmic assisting including perimetry, OCT, Pentacam, refraction, ocular Biometry
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and ability to translate evidence into practice.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kyaran Butler on Kyaran.Butler@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 30 June 2024
