- Terms: Full Time, 35 hrs per week, COPE Local 521
- Salary: $40.92 - $47.65 per hour, based on experience
- Position Summary:
Reporting to the manager of Dental Health the Dental Hygienist will work within a public health team in consultation and collaboration with community partners/agencies, including those in designated First Nations communities and health teams. The Dental Hygienist delivers oral health promotion, disease prevention activities, conducts dental screenings, assessments and preventive clinics including administration of fluoride, sealants, scaling, root planing, prophylaxis and Interim Stabilization Technique (IST) for clients.
This role would provide the following benefits:
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Life insurance, LTD coverage
- Employee and Family Assistant Program
- OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 4 weeks starting Vacation per year
- 13 paid Statutory Holidays per year
- Personal and Family sick leave coverage
- Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree from a recognized university or college dental hygiene program
- Current registration or eligibility to register with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)
- Experience working with a variety of age groups in a community health/clinic setting
- Knowledge of medical/legal aspects of dental hygiene treatment
- Proven computer skills and knowledge of database program application in the clinical setting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- Willingness to travel
- Other:
- All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
- Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided.
- Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
- Final date to receive applications: Accepting Applications Until Filled
- Accessibility Statement:
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