Dental Hygienist Oral Health Therapist
Dental Hygienist Oral Health Therapist
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Job Description
Job Description:
Role title: Dental Hygienist (Oral Health Therapist)
Role type: Permanent PartTime 24 hrs/week (Tuesday Thursday and Friday)
Role grade: Oral Health Therapist (Lever1/2 Year 14
Department and location: Dental Department St Vincents Hospital Darlinghurst
Salary: $73427.07$104752.76 (prorata) super salary packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest notforprofit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.
About the role
Lead Preventative Care Manage gingival conditions chronic periodontitis and provide expert cleaning and polishing to keep our patients smiles bright and healthy.
Educate & Empower Provide patients with personalized oral hygiene education to empower them in taking charge of their oral health.
Support PostOperative Care Assist patients in their recovery by offering exceptional posttreatment care and guidance after dental procedures.
Collaborate for Better Outcomes Work alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team including dentists to ensure optimal oral care and health outcomes.
Make an Impact Across Care Settings Take charge of coordinating oral care and making appropriate referrals to ensure comprehensive care for patients across different care contexts.
About you
AHPRA Registration Youre a registered Dental Hygienist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) ensuring you meet the highest standards in dental care.
Strong Communication Skills You excel in both written and verbal communication with the interpersonal skills needed to build trust and rapport with patients and the team.
Commitment to Growth Youre dedicated to continuous personal and professional development always looking to improve your skills and knowledge in the dental field.
Team Player with Integrity You thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment and apply ethical boundaries while navigating complex situations with professionalism.
Exceptional Organizational Skills You manage your time effectively stay organized and prioritize tasks to deliver efficient and highquality care to every patient.
Why work at St Vincents
Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most atrisk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary taxfree
Committed to financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincents hospital Darlinghurst.
A busy innercity hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes galleries and theatres parks nightlife and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for atrisk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes many of which are located oncampus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation bone marrow transplantation cardiology cancer care AIDS/HIV respiratory medicine mental health homeless health drug & alcohol services and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role
Preemployment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all rolerequired preemployment checks including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 02 May 2025.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with each of the requirements listed in the About You section here.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
