Orthoptist

Canberra Health Services
CHS – Division of Surgery
Ophthalmology Outpatients

Orthoptist

Health Professional Level 2
Salary Range: $70,679 – $97,028 (PN: 43577 – 025YD)

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

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Orthoptist to apply for a Health Professional Level 2 position in Ophthalmology Outpatients. This position is full time for six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing high quality ophthalmic care to both outpatients and inpatients from Canberra and the surrounding region.

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:

Mandatory

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and a minimum of 1 years’ experience working continuously and professionally in Orthoptics.
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Orthoptists Board of Australia.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

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.

Note: This is a temporary position available 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.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to – Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
• For further information, please visit www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au (REF 025YD)

Contact Officer: Barb O’Brien (02) 51245870 barbara.obrien@act.gov.au

Applications Close: 20 October 2022

Due to tracking purposes, applications will only be accepted through https://acthealth.taleo.net/