Dental Assistant

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Hospital Dental Assistant, Wairau Hospital, Casual Thisis an exciting opportunity to join our small friendly team at Wairau Hospital DentalDept.

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  • s a diverse role covering theatre and clinic, providing a wide rangeof treatment on all ages.
Our Hospital Dentists work 1:1 with our Dental Assistants.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleAs a Hospital Dental Assistant, you will provide chairside assistance, includingsetup and clean-up, for our clinicians working to improve the oral health of allYou
  • ll also process dental radiographs and provide administrative support tothe clinics.We have one casualposition available working in Wairau Hospital .
Our usual clinic hours ofwork are 8.00AM and 5.00PM Monday to Friday.
About the Team/Service/ LocationOur team of 3 Dentists provide relief of pain care, oralsurgery, pathology & general dentistry.For more information on living and working in Blenheim clickhereAbout youAs a Hospital Dental Assistant, you will entail:Previous dental and administrative experience, however, comprehensivetraining can be provided to the preferred applicant.a good standard of oral and written communication (minimum of Year 11NCEA English and Maths
  • or equivalent) and, if not previously attained, youwill be prepared to undertake the NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate inHealth and Wellbeing (Dental Assistance) which is to be completed within 2years of commencement in the role.

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to ApplyTo apply please click
  • apply now.
  • Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers
  • portal by 30 May 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz ORGillian Champion (Service Manager Surgical Services) at gillian.champion@nmdhb.govt.nzJob ref: R1W25-021We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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