Orthoptist – Level 2

Health Professional Level 2
Salary Range: $67,892 – $93,203 (PN: 43577)

Our Vision: Creating exceptional health care together.
Our Role: To be a health service that is trusted by our community.
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective,
person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health
services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)—a catchment of approximately 400, 000
people. It also services the surrounding Southern New South Wales region which includes
the Bega Valley, Bombala, Cooma-Monaro, Eurobodalla, Goulburn, Mulwaree, Palerang,
Queanbeyan, Snowy River, Upper Lachlan Shire and the Yass Valley.
CHS administers a range publicly funded health facilities, programs and services including
but not limited to:

* The Canberra Hospital: a modern 600-bed tertiary hospital providing trauma
services and most major medical and surgical sub-specialty services.

* University of Canberra Hospital Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and
Research: a dedicated and purpose-built rehabilitation facility, with 140 inpatient
beds, 75-day places and additional outpatient services.

* Four Walk-in Centres: which provide free treatment for minor illness and injury.

* Six community health centres: providing a range of general and specialist health
services to people of all ages.

* A range of community based health services including Early Childhood Services,
Youth and Women’s Health, Dental Health, Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug
Services.

Overview of the Work Area and Position

The Ophthalmology Outpatient Clinic (Eye Clinic) is a multidisciplinary clinic of the Division
of Surgery at the Canberra Hospital. This clinic comprises of Staff Specialist and VMO
Ophthalmologists, Ophthalmology Registrars, nurses, orthoptists and administration staff.
The Ophthalmology Outpatient Clinic is responsible for the coordination and delivery of
emergency eye services along with select non-emergent ophthalmic health care in the
ACT. Non-emergent Clinics include corneal, retinal, neuro-ophthalmic, and
uveitis-immunology, along with select procedure clinics. Our aim is to provide effective and
efficient patient care in line with the Canberra Health Service values.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

* Tertiary qualifications in Orthoptics and eligibility for membership of the Orthoptist
Board of Australia.

* Minimum 12 months clinical experience as a qualified orthoptist.

* Be registered under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking)
Act 2011.

* Comply with CHS credentialing requirements for allied health.

* Comply with CHS Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy,
(OMU).

Desirable:

* Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service
(NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

* Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care
Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers
Framework and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

* Undergo a pre-employment Police check.

Note: This is a temporary part-time position at (29:40) hours per week and the full-time
salary noted above will be pro-rata. This position is available for six months with the
possibility of extension.

For further information, please visit www.health.act.gov.au (Ref 01TTZ)

Closing date: 9th Feb 2021

Please use the following link to apply:

https://acthealth.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=01TTZ&tz=GMT%
2B11%3A00&tzname=Australia%2FSydney