Metro North Hospital and Health Service

		Job Title: Orthoptist - Brisbane North, QLD Job Type: Full Time Location: Brisbane North, QLD Date Advertised: 6/04/2024 Description: About the role The successful candidate will work within a team and have demonstrated skills and experience in clinical service provision as an Orthoptist, as well as working closely within the multi professional Ophthalmology service. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: • Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times • Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services • Compassion – is patient / client focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services or support in the delivery of services to • High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and • Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard Knowledge, skills and expertise Clinical Practice Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skills as recognised by clinical experience, professional development activities, post graduate education or formal qualifications. • Demonstrated ability to practise within a clinical evidence-based framework within the Ophthalmology service. Communication/team participation Work cooperatively and effectively within the orthoptics and interprofessional team and with patients and their families to provide value based and collaborative care. • Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resources management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety, and ethical behaviour. Quality improvement: Demonstrated ability to contribute to quality activities to enhance the delivery of orthoptics and/or allied health services. Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health • Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases • Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging • Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave • 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers • Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas • Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. Job ad reference number: RBH556424 Close date: Thursday, 18th April 2024 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Contact Details: For any enquiries regarding this position please contact Paul Cawood on (07) 3647 0318. Application details: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH556424 **** Please DO NOT USE the APPLY NOW eForm for this position.****