Dentist

Provide general dentistry for patients across the lifespan in welcoming and friendly communities across rural and remote QLD.

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Dental
• Part-time

Key points

• Deliver the finest care, to the furthest corner and explore outback QLD
• Provide vital services to patients that truly appreciate your time and care
• Maintain your work/life balance! Work 2 on 4 off or 2 on and 10 off!

Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) offers a Dental Service through the Mobile Dental Unit (MDU) to assist rural and remote Queenslanders with access to dental care. The MDU, which has two state-of-the-art dental surgeries, serves upwards of 70 patients per week and offers a range of services, from preventive care to extraction and houses an onboard orthopantomogram or OPG unit. The MDU aims to address the immediate need for dental care in communities within QLD and improve overall health by providing a regular ongoing service.
  
The Role
As an experienced clinician in rural dentistry, your role will involve providing clinical dental care to patients. This includes conducting clinical examinations, diagnosing dental issues, creating treatment plans, administering treatments, providing oral health education, maintaining comprehensive clinical records, and offering post-treatment support to patients.

The MDU supports communities with the help of a team of two highly qualified dentists and three dedicated dental assistants. Each rotation, this team travels to different locations to provide their expert services and make a positive impact on the oral health of local residents. Your rotations could see you support communities from Cherbourg up to Collinsville and across to Camooweal and many other beautiful places in between.

We currently have Permanent, part-time positions available, with the opportunity to take on additional shifts as well!

• (0.5 FTE) works a roster of 2 weeks on rotation and 4 weeks off  
• (0.25 FTE) works a roster of 2 weeks on rotation and 10 weeks off

Who are we looking for?
To excel in this role, you will be a dynamic person, committed to delivering outstanding service and care, fully aligned with our organisational and MDU goals. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you'll thrive in a remote team environment and make a positive impact on the MDU's operations and team dynamics. You will be able to demonstrate:

• Registration with AHPRA, as a Dentist
• Competency in independent patient care
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practices within a dental clinic
• Current Queensland Health Radiography Licence (extra-oral- desirable & intra-oral)
• Experience in a rural and remote practice
• Ability to handle challenging operational situations in a calm and rational manner
• Proven clinical skills in managing a broad range of oral health issues
• Experience in using a clinical patient record system (RFDS uses Titanium)
• Evidence of annual certification in Basic Life Support (or willing to obtain before commencement) and a Current First Aid Certificate (AED)

Why join the RFDS and the MDU?
You will have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team of like-minded individuals who share a passion for our purpose and are proud of their contributions. We understand that starting a new role can be daunting, so we offer a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing support to ensure you feel as comfortable and prepared as possible for the adventurous nature of the roster.

The most rewarding aspect of this role is witnessing the gratitude of patients who benefit from the service provided by the Flying Doctor team. You can look forward to a challenging and inspiring position where you will be welcomed into the communities you serve. In addition, you will receive;

• We offer an attractive Base Salary + Super
• You will be entitled to the remote allowances of $104 per day
• We offer additional salary packaging of up to $18,500- increasing your take-home pay
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Private health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing available
• Access to a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost

Interested?
For further information regarding this role please contact Deb Frankel, Talent Acquisition Advisor on 0484 392 238 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

This role will close on 24 April 2025, progression on applications and shortlisting may begin before this date.
  
Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
  
Please note: This role will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history checks and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment. It is mandatory to have a valid QLD driver’s licence and drive a work vehicle when required. This role also has a requirement to undergo the RFDS credentialing process and provide evidence of vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases.