Dental Therapist / Oral Health Therapist

at  Swan Hill District Health

ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

(Full Time – 2/04/2024 to 9/02/2025)
Swan Hill District Health is seeking an Oral Health Therapist to join our modern friendly
practice. The practice services both public and private patients.
The successful applicant will:
Have excellent communication and treatment planning skills
Be competent in all aspects of general dentistry
Be able to work effectively in a team environment
Have AHPRA Registration Certificate and Professional Indemnity Insurance
Swan Hill District Health Dental Services is a four chair surgery with fully computerised with digital
x-rays, OPG and excellent modern facilities. We pride ourselves on exceptional standards of
patient care and quality of dental work.
Swan Hill District Health provides a wide range of clinical services including medical and surgical,
aged care, community and primary health, emergency, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, pathology
and radiography diagnostic services.

OUR PURPOSE: CONNECTED CARE / BEST EXPERIENCE

SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community
through our new vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the
best care experience.
Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and
confidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providing
high quality services. In accordance to both the Health Records Act and the
Information Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed for
the primary purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and
Confidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the
rules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,
patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.
Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.

SAFETY: RESPONSIBILITIES: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY STAFF MEMBER TO:

Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while at
work.
Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as reasonably
practicable to your supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.
Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affect your
ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the
Emergency Procedures Manual.
Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H.
& S. online Policies and Procedures.
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Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the
Asset Management Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Previous Revision dates: June 2017, May 2021
Current: Feb 2024
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