Dental Hygienist

1 week ago

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Public Health Dental Hygienist

Nova Scotia Health is a leading provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning. We're seeking a skilled Public Health Dental Hygienist to join our team of professionals who provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient services across the province.

As a Public Health Dental Hygienist, you will work in collaboration with our Healthy Communities Team to address local population health needs and improve population health and reduce health inequities. You will be the lead on oral health initiatives and participate in advocacy work related to oral health, using a health equity approach.

About the Role

  • Lead on oral health initiatives and participate in advocacy work related to oral health
  • Collaborate with key partners to provide tangible oral health support and develop and implement oral health-focused programs and policies
  • Use evidence-informed strategies to seek and advocate for policy and system change, with emphasis on optimizing oral health through community engagement, coalition building, volunteer development, and partnership development
  • Continually assess community oral health through formal and informal means and recommend strategies and interventions to address

About You

  • Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Bachelor's Degree; Bachelors in Dental Hygiene preferred
  • Must be licensed and a member in good standing with a provincial regulatory body and hold RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist) or DH (Dental Hygienist) designation
  • Experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of oral health-related programs, policies, services, and initiatives
  • Demonstrated proficiencies in the Core competencies for Public Health & LEADS
  • Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and be self-directed, including setting clear and realistic goals, activities, timelines, deliverables, and accountability for own/team function
  • Able to conduct assessments and analysis
  • Demonstrated knowledge of volunteer recruitment, training, and retention methods
  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  • Must have reliable transportation as travel is required

Hours and Compensation

  • Permanent Part Time/83% FTE/70 Hours Bi-weekly
  • $35.28 Hourly

Benefits

  • Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
  • Defined benefit pension plan

What We Offer

  • A diverse and inclusive work environment
  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • A defined benefit pension plan
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

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