Dental Assistant

Permanent Part Time 0.2 FTE - 16 Hours per fortnight

Thursday 0800 -1630 Hours

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

**About the Role**

We are seeking to appoint a Dental Assistant for the Dental Department at Timaru Hospital. The role provides assistance to the dental surgeon with clinics and elective Theatre sessions generally on a Thursday 0800 -1630 hours.

The role reports to the Charge Nurse Manager of the Outpatients department and supports the dental surgeon to provide safe, appropriate, patient focused care. Along with management of the booking system the role will also greet and prepare patients for surgery, be responsible for ordering of medical supplies for the clinic and sterilisation of instruments.

**About you**

Ideally, the successful person will have previous experience and a dental health qualification along with excellent interpersonal /communication skills (both written and verbal) with an ability to work with both adults and children.

Other success attributes for this person in this role;
Understands contemporary infection control practices.
- Has competent computer skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Effective planning and prioritisation skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- A personal commitment to professional development and continuous quality improvement.
- Willingness to contribute positively to the unit teams performance and outcome
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

**Working for Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

**_ Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion _**
- your story with us in your cover letter.

**Salary Range**

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA collective and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.

**How to Apply**

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Permanent/Part Time

**Job no**:AZGJ5138536

**Location**:Timaru Hospital

**Closing Date**:Sunday, 16 February 2025