Dentist - Cairns/Tablelands

Queensland Health; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health's Oral Health Services invites a skilled Dentist to join a dynamic public health team serving children and adults across Queensland's public system. You will deliver quality dental care and general practitioner services, helping to improve community health outcomes in Cairns and surrounding regions.

The role supports professional growth and a healthy work-life balance in a public health setting.

Qualifications

• Clinical dentistry skills and registration to practice in Australia.
• Ability to participate in quality and service delivery improvement activities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and attending seminars.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality dental care and general practitioner services to children and adults across Queensland's public oral health system.
• Participate in quality and service delivery improvement activities within scope of practice.
• Liaise with oral health team, hospitals and community health services, and collaborate with other agencies when possible.
• Continue updating skills and knowledge by attending seminars and other educational tools.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Job description

Make the move. Make a difference.

Ready to grow your career?

You are invited to join a dynamic team with Oral Health Services as Dentist. In this role you will make a lasting impact on community health by delivering quality dental care and general practitioner services to children and adults across Queensland's public oral health system.

COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT

About us:

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will…

• Participate in quality and service delivery improvement activities including but not exclusive to Performance and Development, Accreditation and other Quality activities, within scope of practice at the local service delivery area.
• Liaise/interact with other members of oral health team, Hospitals and Community Health Services, and where possible, collaborate with other private and government agencies in oral health issues.
• Continue updating skills and knowledge by attending seminars, lectures and by other appropriate educational tools and encouraging professional development of member of oral health team.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)

evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

• Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.

Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.

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