Dental Assistant

12 hours ago

Hastings, New Zealand North Island - Hawkes Bay Hastings Full time

**Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital**
- **Permanent, part-time, 64 hours (0.8 FTE per fortnight), Participation in the on-call weekend roster (generally 1 in 6 weekends) is required.**
- **Hawkes Bay offers the best of both worlds rewarding professional opportunities and an unbeatable lifestyle in one of New Zealands most beautiful regions.**
- **Enjoy variety in your work from assisting in theatres to supporting clinics in Napier and on the Mobile Surgical Services Bus**

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

**About the Role**

As a Dental Assistant with our Hospital Dental Services team, you will play a key role in providing high-quality clinical support to our dental and oral health clinicians. This role offers variety and challenge, working across a range of hospital and community-based environments.

Your week will include time assisting in hospital theatres, supporting dental clinics in Napier, and contributing to care delivery on the Mobile Surgical Services Bus, ensuring accessible oral health services for our community. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skills, work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, and make a tangible difference in patient outcomes.

Please click here to view the position description.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

Our Hospital Dental Services team provides specialist dental care across Hawkes Bay, delivering treatment in hospital settings, outpatient clinics, and mobile services. Were a dedicated, friendly team committed to delivering safe, patient-centred care and supporting each other in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click here.

**About you**

As a Dental Assistant, you will bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a commitment to patient care. You will also have:
A recognised Dental Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
The ability to work confidently in both clinical and theatre environments
A flexible and proactive approach to supporting clinicians across multiple sites
A strong commitment to infection control, health and safety, and quality standards

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