Dental Hygienist

Northern Health; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to deliver community dental health prevention services. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Dental Hygiene, current BC registration, and at least one year of related experience. Responsibilities include client assessments and education in various communities. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the unique lifestyle of northern British Columbia.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including health/dental

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum one year recent, related dental hygiene experience.
• Current valid BC driver's license and use of personal vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental health prevention and promotion services.
• Complete client assessments and apply interventions.
• Teach clients one-on-one and in groups.
• Communicate effectively with clients and medical staff.

Skills

Assessment and Treatment

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment

Education

Diploma or Degree in Dental Hygiene

Current registration and licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist in BC

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Dental Hygienist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Public Health department.

Reporting to the Program Lead, and in alignment with the vision and values of the organization, this position practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals and provides dental health prevention and promotion services for communities and populations in Northern Health.

Position can be flexible within NE HSDA. Preference will be given to applicants residing in Fort St. John. Travel is required to provide clinical service in surrounding communities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30

This position is flexible to the Northeast Northern Health region, Preference will be given to applicants residing in Fort St. John. Explore these communities northern communities.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.

It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

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Qualfications

• Diploma or Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene.
• Current registration and licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist in the Province of British Columbia.
• Minimum one (1) year recent, related dental hygiene experience including experience in a community health organization or the equivalent working with children, youth, and their families.
• Current valid BC driver's license and use of personal vehicle for business use.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one‑on‑one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem‑solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem‑solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision‑making skills using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client‑focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of electronic documentation systems and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e‑mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community‑based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long‑term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.