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. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, 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.

Travel required. Hours are flexible. Qualified candidates located in Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton or Smithers will be considered.

Monday – Thursday, 08:00 to 16:30

• 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.

• 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 morale, engagement and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork:
  Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment:
  Demonstrated computer skills including the use of electronic documentation systems and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

This position is flexible to the Northwest Northern Health region, in the communities of Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton or Smithers. Explore these communities.

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.