Orthoptist

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Canberra Health Services
Canberra Health Services, Division of Surgery
Ophthalmology Outpatients

Orthoptist

Health Professional Level 2
Salary Range: $70,679 – $97,028 (PN: 15923, several – 023XK)

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

Under current Public Health Emergency Directions all Canberra Health Services staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

In order to be eligible for employment with Canberra Health Services you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 by way of a Vaccination Certificate or provision of an authorised exemption, for consideration. Please ensure you include this information with your application documentation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

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) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au

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.

ABOUT YOU

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

• Strong organisational skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and working within a multidisciplinary environment.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• 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 for Vulnerable People Act.
• 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.

Note:  Two positions are available, one permeant full-time and one temporary part-time for six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening, and vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.
Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
For further information, please visit www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au (REQ 023XK)

Contact Officer: Barb O’Brien (02) 5124 5870 Barb.O’Brien@act.gov.au

Applications Close: 20 July 2022

Apply Here: https://acthealth.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=023XK&tz=GMT%2B10%3A00&tzname=Australia%2FSydney