Dental Hygienist

Location: Kenora, Ontario
Start Date: Immediately
Terms: Permanent- 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

As part of the application process, along with your resume, please complete and submit the NWHU Application Form; please include the Job Posting number as part of your submission.  Contact careers@nwhu.on.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted