POSITION TITLE

Dental Hygienist

SHIFT TYPE

Clinic is open Tuesday-Thursday (Days)

DEPT/PROGRAM

Medical Affairs

JOB CLASS

Dental Support Services

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Part-time

RATE OF PAY

$39.62 - $48.34 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

Part-time as per the schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Open

POSTING DATE

April 17, 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 (14% in lieu of benefits-or 10% if enrolling in HOOPP). 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.

For information about funding incentives for nurses, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. Join your team - Waypoint (waypointcentre.ca).

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

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at and external applicants apply to this competition will remain open until filled, please quote WC24-135 when applying. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.