Dental Hygienist

Position: DENTAL HYGIENIST
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

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…