Volunteer Dentist – Palmerston Oral Health Project
Commitment: Half a day per week (flexible; expressions of interest welcome)
Location: St Patrick's Community Support Centre (St Pat's)
About Us:
The Palmerston Oral Health Project is a partnership between Palmerston Association and St Patrick's Community Support Centre (St Pat's), evaluated by a research team from The University of Notre Dame. The project focuses on restoring the smiles of individuals in Palmerston's residential treatment program, providing essential oral health care in a trauma-informed, compassionate environment.
We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer Dentist to work alongside our St Pat's dental nurse in offering high-quality, pro bono dental care. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct a pro bono dental clinic at St Pat's Oral Health Clinic, with the aim of treating 5 clients per clinic (negotiable).
* Provide dental care to clients referred from Palmerston Farm TC ensuring the highest standards of treatment and safety.
* Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, ensuring adherence to Australian healthcare regulations.
* Create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where clients feel comfortable discussing their oral health concerns without fear of judgement.
* Commit to signing and abiding by the St Pat's Volunteer Registration Service agreement, the Palmerston agreement and relevant policies and procedures.
* Provide ethical and safe trauma-informed dental service in line with AHPRA registration and legal responsibilities.
* Ensure the clinic has adequate infection control as the responsible dentist.
* Provide and update Palmerston on individual police clearance, professional insurance details and professional registration details.
Requirements:
* Relevant Qualifications and registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a dentist.
* A compassionate, welcoming and non-judgmental approach to patient care.
* Commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.
* Current professional indemnity insurance covering dental practice in Australia.
To apply:
If you're passionate about providing quality dental care and supporting individuals in need, please apply through Seek with your expression of interest, along with your resume and relevant qualifications, or email jobs@palmerston.org.au.
We look forward to hearing from you and working together to restore smiles and promote health in the Palmerston community.
The successful candidate must possess a National Police Clearance that was obtained within 3 months, and a valid WA Working with Children Check.
We seek and welcome diversity and a breadth of experience and backgrounds in our teams. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Palmerston has recently been awarded accreditation against the Rainbow Tick Standards, marking a major milestone in the organisation's commitment to providing inclusive and accessible services for all.
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