Dental Hygienist

Northern Health; Hazelton; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a passionate registered Dental Hygienist to join their Dental Clinic in Hazelton, BC. This role involves instructing patients in oral health, assessing dental hygiene, and collaborating with dental professionals to ensure quality care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and a recognized dental hygiene qualification.
• Current registration with BC Oral Health Professionals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and motivate patients on oral health habits.
• Assess dental hygiene and implement treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Dentist, Clinic staff, and Dental Clinic Manager.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Electronic charts proficiency

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Graduation from a recognized dental hygiene program

Current registration with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals

Job description

Position Summary

**Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position**

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 exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Dental Clinic department.

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for instructing and motivating patients in good oral health habits. The Dental Hygienist assesses dental hygiene, makes a treatment plan, and implements hygiene therapy techniques needed to obtain good oral health. The Hygienist works collaboratively with the Dentist, Clinic staff, and Dental Clinic Manager to carry out and maintain good oral health.

The salary for this position is from $74,618 to $93,273 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions. The salary for part-time positions will be prorated.

The communities that make up what is collectively known as the Upper Skeena, The Hazeltons, are situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Gitxsan Nation. The Gitxsan people have lived on these lands for over 10,000 years and, along with the Wet'suwet'en Nation to the east, established the landmark Delgamuukw court decision in 1997. Some of the communities included in the Upper Skeena are the incorporated municipalities of Hazelton and New Hazelton, unincorporated settlements of South Hazelton, Two Mile, Suskwa Valley, Miskinish (Cedarvale), Kitwanga Valley, Andimal, and the Kispiox Valley, as well as the 7 Indigenous villages of Gitanyow, Gitwangak, Gitsegukla, Hagwilget, Gitanmaax, Sik-e-dakh, and Anspayaxw. The natural beauty of this land is unparalleled and holds a central place in the health and wellbeing of many Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents. Check out The Hazeltons, known as the historic heartland of northwest BC.

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" 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)
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts, etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Graduate of a recognized dental hygiene program.
• Current registration and licensure with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates good communication skills and the ability to develop rapport with staff and patients.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to carry out duties required and lift more than five (5) kilograms.
• Ability to work either self-directed or as part of a team.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in electronic charts and dental software programs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all staff to provide a positive patient experience.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers and provides health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based healthcare for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, we offer a wide variety of career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and other specialized services.