Dental Hygienist

POSITION TITLE: Dental Hygienist

SHIFT TYPE: Monday- Friday (Days)

DEPT/PROGRAM: Medical Affairs

JOB CLASS: Dental Support Services

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time

RATE OF PAY: $32.95 - $37.94

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time as per schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP: OPSEU

POSTING TYPE: Open

POSTING DATE: March 13th, 2024

HYBRID ELIGIBLE: No

NUMBER: 1

The Manager of Medical Affairs, is currently seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist. The purpose of the position is to provide dental hygiene services to inpatients at Waypoint.

Why join our team as a part-time employee? Waypoint offers an excellent pension plan for all employees with an option of pay in lieu of pension and benefits. Waypoint also has a just culture and a robust wellness program that is supported by all levels of the organization.

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is our region's 315-bed specialty mental health hospital. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay in Penetanguishene, the hospital is home to the Waypoint Research Institute and also has the province's only high secure forensic mental health program for clients served by both the mental health and justice systems.

The hospital is recognized for the provision of exceptional care to those most needing mental health services and for its contributions to the understanding of mental illness.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Specific dental hygiene services including the provision of preventative oral hygiene services such as scaling, root planning, impression taking, placement of pit/fissure sealants, polishing, and application of topical fluoride and oral hygiene instruction.
• Observing the needs of the patients in preparation for and during dental hygiene procedures; preliminary examinations of the oral cavity and surrounding structures for patients including history, periodontal examination, and recording of the clinical findings.
• Provision of a program of preventative oral hygiene education for both the in-patient/out-patient population and direct care staff.
• Maintenance of hygienic conditions in the dental work area including infection control measures, including preparing equipment for processing/sterilization; maintenance of infection control tracking processes; monitoring inventory of dental office supplies (as they pertain to specific dental hygiene practices), completing requisitions for orders, ordering and receiving supplies.
• Visiting units to assess patient’s oral hygiene problems and educational needs; evaluating the urgency of patient’s dental needs and scheduling necessary emergency appointments when either visiting the individual units or responding to telephone calls from staff.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure and member in good standing of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)
• Knowledge of all current registered dental hygiene practices and procedures as mandated by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
• Knowledge of dental program services, policies and procedures and relevant parts of federal and provincial legislation.
• Knowledge of psychiatric illness and various symptoms in order to better understand and manage patient behaviour while receiving dental care.
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written/verbal communication and facilitation skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills

You must meet the requirements of our COVID-19 Immunization Policy by providing proof of full vaccination, or a request and receipt of an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including a medical exemption.

HOW DO I APPLY? Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to http://www.waypointcentre.ca/i_want_to/join_your_team by close of business (4:00 pm) on December 21st, 2023 quoting WC23-351. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.