Dental Hygenist
Req ID: 191510
Location: Central Zone, Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building - QEII
Department: OPCZ DVA Dental Clinic QE2
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Nov-24
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About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Director, Camp Hill Veterans Services, the Dental Hygienist will work in collaboration with the Medical Director and the Camp Hill Veterans services clinical team to support oral and dental health care for the Veterans and residents at Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building (CHVMB). The dental hygienist will lead the development and implementation of a clinical oral health care service at CHVMB that is based upon a cost recovery model. The Dental Hygienist will actively and collaboratively participate in education, program development and evaluation initiatives as it relates to oral health care at CHVMB. The Dental Hygienist will be responsible for scheduling; maintenance of the dental suite, equipment, and compliance with best practice standards; submitting predeterminations and billings for services rendered. The Dental Hygienist is also responsible for coordinating offsite dental care should the need arise.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene;
- Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing and eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia with the College of Dental Hygienists of Nova Scotia;
- A minimum of 3- 5 years previous clinical experience is required;
- A Bachelor of Dental Hygiene degree is considered an asset;
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Previous experience in independent dental hygiene practice is preferred;
- Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of oral health-related programs, policies, services and initiatives;
- Demonstrated proficiencies in working with older adults; training or education in Gerontology or experience working in long term care is considered an asset;
- Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships and collaborative working relationships with the interprofessional care team and a variety of internal and external partners;
- Demonstrated ability to navigate the nuances of providing oral health care within a larger public system with often competing priorities, and for individuals who present with complex care needs;
- Demonstrated ability to plan and be self-directed, including the ability to set clear and realistic goals, establish timelines for deliverables and demonstrate accountability in meeting expectations;
- Competencies in other languages an asset
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Casual Relief position
Compensation and Benefits
$30.23 - $35.28 Hourly
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.