Dentist - Cairns/Tablelands

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service in Cairns, QLD, is seeking dedicated health professionals to join our oral health team. This role involves contributing to quality and service delivery improvements and liaising with Hospitals and Community Health Services.

Join a supportive regional health service that values work-life balance, career development, and opportunities to engage with a vibrant community near the reef and rainforest.

Job description

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service – Cairns QLD

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.

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