Dentist, Nanaimo Correctional Centre Correctional Health Services - BC Mental Health and Substa[...]

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an accomplished Dentist to deliver quality dental care to clients at Nanaimo Correctional Centre. This role involves examining, diagnosing, and treating dental conditions while coordinating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will ensure comprehensive dental services are provided, including maintaining records and prescribing necessary treatments. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the health of a vulnerable population, all within a supportive and innovative healthcare environment. Join a team committed to improving care quality and fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Qualifications

• Degree in Dentistry from an accredited institution.
• Certification or eligibility for certification with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
• Active license in good standing with the College of Dental Surgeons of BC.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat clients at Nanaimo Correctional Centre.
• Maintain dental records and document assessments and treatments.
• Provide after-hours consultations and attend to dental emergencies.

Skills

Diagnose dental conditions

Provide dental treatments

Maintain dental records

Prescribe medications

Coordinate with external facilities

Education

Degree in Dentistry

Certification with Royal College of Dentists of Canada

Active license with College of Dental Surgeons of BC

Tools

PAC (Patient Administration System)

Job description

Dentist - Nanaimo Correctional Centre

Correctional Health Services
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

1-2 days per month.
Nanaimo, BC

Are you an accomplished Dentist eager to provide services to a vulnerable and often overlooked clientele? Correctional Health Services, part of BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), has recently integrated dentistry into its healthcare offerings. Correctional Health Services provides dedicated healthcare to clients within British Columbia's ten provincial correctional centres.

As a Dentist at Nanaimo Correctional Centre, you will deliver quality dental care to clients with significant needs. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team comprising physicians, nurses, mental health and substance use specialists, pharmacists, and other professionals committed to comprehensive healthcare.

What you'll do

1. Examine, diagnose, and treat clients.
2. Maintain and review individual dental records and x-rays; document assessments, diagnoses, and treatments in PAC.
3. Prescribe medications for dental conditions as needed.
4. Make referrals to dental specialists for examination, diagnosis, or treatment.
5. Coordinate with external facilities when necessary for comprehensive care.
6. Provide after-hours telephone consultations and attend to dental emergencies outside regular hours as required.
7. Obtain approval from the Medical Director before undertaking non-essential dental procedures, such as bridges, gold fillings, extensive oral surgeries, braces, crowns, dentures, orthodontics, prosthetics, repairs, root canals, and outside services.
8. Participate in case management discussions with PHSA.
9. Engage in conference calls and in-service training sessions.
10. Advise PHSA and the Medical Director on dental service provision and procedure standards.
11. Ensure adequate dental supplies are maintained for clinic operations.
12. Provide opinions and cost estimates for dental procedures and prosthetics.

What you bring

1. A degree in Dentistry from an accredited institution.
2. Certification or eligibility for certification with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
3. An active license in good standing with the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia.

A Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) may accompany you on-site.

What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), cares for individuals with complex mental health and substance use challenges. PHSA aims to improve care quality and continuity during incarceration and reintegration, enhancing access to primary, mental health, and substance use healthcare for inmates—addressing key needs recognized both locally and internationally.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services across BC, ensuring equitable and cost-effective healthcare. Our core values include respect, compassion, innovation, partnership, and purpose-driven service.

PHSA and BCMHSUS are committed to employment equity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We value diversity in skills, knowledge, background, and experience, fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing shared responsibility. The BC Government's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act marks a significant step in this journey. We are dedicated to working with Indigenous Peoples towards self-determination, supporting the mandates of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and fostering sustainable partnerships.