Trainee Dental Assistant - Queanbeyan Community Health
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to undertake Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
- Demonstrated ability to observe and assist with clinical procedures (such as tooth extraction and oral surgery).
- High level of motivation, the ability to follow instructions and to learn new skills.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Effective communications skills, both with adults and children.
- Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment at all times.
- Capacity to always maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word and electronic communication tools, and to learn dental software programs.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive e PD2020_017 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.
All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. We do not offer sponsorship in this position for applicants requiring a temporary visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Kerrie O'Rourke on 0435 091 826 or Kerrie.ORourke@health.nsw.gov.au