About us: The outer western region of our service includes extremely remote communities. Cairns Hospital is the only major referral hospital in Far North Queensland and also provides care for people from Cape York and the Torres Strait.
About your role:
Undertake and successfully complete the Australian Institute of Orthopaedic Technologies (AIOT) training modules, theory exams and practical assessments level 1-4 as provided by Queensland Health.
Under direct supervision of a Certificate 4 completed plaster technician and within traineeship scope conduct orthopaedic casting and appliance applications in consultation with and as requested by Medical Officers and the multi-disciplinary team.
Under direct supervision of a Certificate 4 completed plaster technician or Medical officer provide education and information on orthopaedic casting and appliances and their care to patients and/or carer/guardian.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
Generous superannuation
Salary packaging
Annual incremental increases
Career training and development
Flexible work arrangements
Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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