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Full Time
Permanent

registered dental hygienist

Nelson Family Dental
Posted 1 day ago

NOC: 32111
Location: Nelson, BC, V1L4E9
Salary: $55.00 to $65.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Job Description

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Dental hygiene/hygienist
or equivalent experience

Work setting

Willing to relocate

Tasks

Conduct initial dental assessments
Consult with dentists on patient care
Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
Take dental impressions
Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease
Apply fluoride treatment
Remove stains and deposits from teeth
Administer local anesthetics
Take, develop and mount X-rays
Apply and remove temporary dressings
Diagnose type and severity of diseases
Perform routine extraction of teeth
Remove sutures
Perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body

Security and safety

Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks
Fast-paced environment
Hand-eye co-ordination
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Attention to detail
Work under pressure

Personal suitability

Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Interpersonal awareness
Team player

Screening questions

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Health benefits

Dental plan

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience

Job Details

Work arrangement: Not specified
Work hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Salary range: $55.00 to $65.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Postal code: V1L4E9

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