Orthoptist – Level 3

Canberra Health Services

Division of Surgery

Ophthalmology Outpatient Clinic

Orthoptist

Health Professional Level 3

Salary Range: $99,819 – $105,180 (up to $110,398 on achieving a personal upgrade) (PN: 59653 – 0272P)

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 with more than 3 years experience to apply for a temporary part-time position within Canberra Hospital Ophthalmology Outpatient Clinic. You will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing high quality care to patients from Canberra and surrounding region. This position is for up to six months with the possibility of extension and may be awarded on application alone.

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. The Division of Surgery is responsible for delivering inpatient and outpatient surgical services for the ACT and surrounding region. The Division includes Surgical Bookings and Pre-Admission Clinic, Anaesthesia, Pain Management Unit, Operating Theatres, Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit, Day Surgery Unit and Admissions / Extended Day Surgery Unit, specialist surgical ward areas, medical and nursing outpatient services, ACT Trauma Service, ICU, Capital Retrieval, Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit and the ACT Trauma Service.

The Ophthalmology Outpatient 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, 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 and time management skills with a high degree of drive.
Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work respectfully within a multidisciplinary team.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Mandatory

Relevant Tertiary qualifications and a minimum of 3 years paid clinical experience working professionally in Orthoptics.
Be registered, or be eligible for registration, with the Orthoptics Board of Australia
The successful applicant will need to be flexible in meeting the rostering requirements of the Ophthalmology Clinic and may have access to paid overtime.
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.
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.
Note: This is a temporary part-time position at (29.4) hours per week for up to six months with the possibility of extension. The above full-time salary will be pro-rata.

For further information, please visit www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au (REF 0272P)

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

Applications Close: 16 December 2022