Dental Assistant at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui Community Oral Health Service Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora -Whanganui Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora -Whanganuiis committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Maori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.
· Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
· Kotahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
· Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
· Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whanau choice.
Ko te kaupapa | About the role Whanganui Hospital is looking for a Dental Assistant to work in our Community Oral Health Services team and provide our dental /oralhealththerapists with chair-side assistance.
We are a vibrant team of dental assistants supporting our dental /oralhealththerapists in the care of our tamariki and their whanau.
We work in well-equipped facilities and are focussed on providing a high standard ofgeneraloral health care to our tamariki and their whanau. This includes providing dental assistance to dental /oralhealththerapists inmobile dental units on siteinschoolsandcompleting a range of associated ad ministration duties to a high standard.
Joining us as a Dental Assistant you will be responsible for increasing the efficiencyandeffectivenessof the dental /oralhealththerapists you work with. You will also be paramount in helping our tamariki feel comfortable before, during and after treatments and providinga safe and clean environment.
Ko wai matou | Who are we Our vision is He Hapori Ora - Thriving Communities,with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.We ensure health care places people and their whanau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whanau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whanau.
Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.
Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.
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Vacancy: 04-DASS-1234 Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Whanganui
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