registered dental hygienist

Title: Registered Dental Hygienist - COHI (Children's Oral Health Initiative)Division: Integrated Indigenous Health and Specialized Community Services Affiliation: Public Service Alliance of CanadaLocation: Moose Factory, ONReports to: Regional Manager of Dental ServicesStatus: Permanent Full-time Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Registered Dental Hygienist ? COHI.Life at WAHAA beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHAWhat We DoThere has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north. What You?ll DoRemoval of subgingival and supra gingival calculus and stains to clinical crowns of teethAccess and document Xray?s in the digital environmentExpert knowledge of Office equipment: telephone, Xerox, Microsoft office suite, AbelDentComprehensive knowledge of the code of ethics of the Dental Profession to ensure conformation to recognized standardsChildren?s Oral Health InitiativeConduct oral health screenings to survey and determine the oral health status and preventive needs of eligible childrenResearch, develop, and design educational materials and presentations using current research and statistical data with disease prevention, health promotion and protection.Participate in the planning and delivery of COHI promotional activities such as attending community events (health fairs, pow wows, education days etc.) with program booth displays and provide educational resources and information to community membersCultural competency or willing to take training in cultural competency given the clients candidates will be seeing What You BringDiploma in Dental Hygiene is requiredRegistration to practice Dental hygiene in OntarioHARP qualifiedCurrent CPR certificationSounds knowledge of the operation and handling of d Location Moose Factory , ON Work location On site Salary $ 38.88 to $ 52.13 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible Source CareerBeacon #2791476 Various locations Moose Factory, ON