Hospital Dental Assistant (Casual) Nelson

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health at Nelson Hospital is seeking a casual Hospital Dental Assistant to join a supportive team. You will provide chairside assistance to dentists and dental specialists, supporting both clinic and theatre settings, and care for patients across all ages.

The role is casual with as-needed shifts to cover leave, busy periods, and service demands. Typical shifts run Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm; no on-call work.

Qualifications

• A good standard of oral and written communication (minimum Year 11 NCEA English and Maths or equivalent).
• Willingness to undertake NZQA Level 3: Health and Wellbeing (Dental Assistance) within 2 years of commencement.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance for dentists and dental specialists in clinics and theatres.
• Support administrative duties related to the dental service.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Education

Year 11 English & Maths or equivalent

NZQA Level 3: Health & Wellbeing (Dental Assistance)

Job description

Hospital Dental Assistant (Casual) Nelson

Hospital Dental Assistant, Nelson Hospital, Casual

• Bring your Dental assisting experience to asupportive and collaborative team environment.
• Diverse role supporting dentists and dentalspecialists across clinic and theatre settings, caring for patients of allages.
• Flexible casual opportunities available, withshifts to suit service needs and the chance to gain experience across a rangeof dental specialties.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Hospital Dental Assistant,you will providechairside assistance for dentists and dental specialists providing treatmentfor both in-patient and out-patients, eligible for hospital level oral healthservices. The role includes both clinical services in dental clinics andTheatres with supporting administrative duties.

This is a casual position, working on an as-required basisto support the service during periods of leave, increased demand, and servicecover requirements. Shifts are typically worked Monday to Friday between 8.00amand 5.00pm. No on-call work is required.

Please view the position description for furtherinformation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We’re a vibrant team of 5 Dental Assistants supporting 6 Dentistsand Consultant Dental Specialists providing a diverse range of dental treatment. We work in well-equipped facilities and are focused onproviding a high standard of general oral health care to our patients/clients.

This role is mainly based at Nelson Hospital, however formtime-to-time you may be required to work in the wider Nelson/Tasman/Marlboroughregion.

About you

As a Hospital Dental Assistant, you willentail:

• A good standard oforal and written communication (minimum of Year 11 NCEA English and Maths – orequivalent) and, if not previously attained, you will be prepared to undertakethe NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Dental Assistance)which is to be completed within 2 years of commencement in the role;
• Enjoy working in asupportive team, demonstrating enthusiasm with the ability to followinstructions and learn new skills.

The successful candidatemust be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time ofapplying.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.