Orthoptist

Canberra Health Services

CHS – Division of Surgery

Ophthalmology Outpatients

Orthoptist

Health Professional Level 2

Salary Range: $70,679 – $97,028  (PN: 15923, Several – 0284Q)

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

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.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: 

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• 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 Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Note: Both full-time and part-time roles are available to be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary Ophthalmology Outpatient Clinic team providing high quality ophthalmic care to patients from Canberra and the surrounding region. The positions are for up to 6 months with the possibility of extension or permanency and may be awarded on Selection Criteria Address/application alone.

Contact Officer: Barb O’Brien Barb O’Brien 0251245870 barb.o’brien@act.gov.au

For further information, please visit Job Description – Orthoptist – Health Professional Level 2 (0284Q) (taleo.net)

Applications Close: 27 January 2023