Dental Therapist - Diploma Senior

Job Details RHA Job Number: GO-00752104-1 Number of Vacancies: 1 Profession: Dental Therapist Organization: Saskatchewan Health Authority Facility Name: Idylwyld Centre/West Winds Primary Health Centre Department: Population and Public Health - Oral Health Program Employment Type: Temporary Employment Term: Part Time Posting Date: March 20, 2024 Closing Date: March 20, 2025 17:00 Hours of Work: Shift Information: Days In a 6 week rotation: 12 shifts of 8.00 hours Rate of Pay: $32.624 to $39.875 (5 step range) Union: HSAS Job Description Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Dental Therapist will provide prevention services, diagnostic treatment planning, restorative/operative dental treatment, community and preventive dentistry services. The incumbent specializes in stimulating, coordinating, and delivering oral health promotion activities aimed at reducing disease and promoting oral health for people in the community. Incumbents must have an ability to work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams. The incumbent will plan, develop, organize, implement and evaluate the delivery of an active preventive oral health education and promotion program within the oral health professional's scope of practice. This position provides supervision, program management, and direction to the Oral Health Program. The position is bound by the following legislation: Dental Disciplines Act Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association Bylaws and Regulations Job Qualifications Required Qualifications Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association Experience 2 years' experience as a Dental Therapist Other Information Field Hours Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria. Additional Information We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people. Expected Start Date: April 8, 2024 Expected Up To Date: April 8, 2025 FTE®: 0.43 This posting will remain Open until Filled.