Dental Hygienist

Northern Health; Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Canada seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide dental health prevention services. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Dental Hygiene and be registered in BC. Responsibilities include client assessments and community education. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment focused on healthcare for diverse populations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum one year recent experience in community health or similar, working with children, youth, and families.
• Valid BC driver’s license and use of personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental health prevention and promotion services for communities.
• Perform client assessments and interventions.
• Educate clients and groups.

Skills

Assessment and Treatment

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Human Caring

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment

Education

Diploma or Degree in Dental Hygiene

Current registration as a Registered Dental Hygienist in BC

Job description

Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? 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. The role provides dental health prevention and promotion services for communities and populations in Northern Health.

This position's worksite is flexible to communities within the Northeast Northern Health region. If you're interested in applying:

• Reside in a Northeast Northern Health community: Please highlight your specific community in your application and cover letter.
• Willing to relocate to one of these communities: Mention this in your application and cover letter.

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

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What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for both part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation after 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 offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application, upload the following:

• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications (e.g., certificates, transcripts)
• Cover letter and resume are recommended.

International Applicants: Please review steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school.
• Current registration and licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist in BC.
• Minimum one year recent experience in community health or similar, working with children, youth, and families.
• Valid BC driver’s license and use of personal vehicle.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Treatment: Ability to perform client assessments and interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to educate clients and groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Use current research to inform practice.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with clients, families, and team members.
• Critical Thinking: Data evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Human Caring: Promote client-centered care respecting diverse cultures.
• Management: Organize work, set priorities, and collaborate.
• Leadership: Foster team morale and professional growth.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with others.
• Equipment: Proficient in electronic documentation and data analysis tools.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Who we are

Northern Health serves a vast area of nearly 600,000 sq km, providing hospital and community health services to over 300,000 people across numerous communities, including 55 First Nations communities. Employing over 7,000 staff, we offer diverse career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care, public health, and more.