Facility: Weyburn Community Health Services Building
City/Town: Weyburn
Department: Dental Program
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Health Educator - Staff $36.518 to $44.655
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Health Educator - Staff, reporting to the Manager, is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and delivering oral health prevention and promotion activities in the community. The Health Educator - Staff provides programs to children, pre-postnatal groups, senior populations, and others with all abilities. This position is an integral part of the Primary Health Care umbrella and works to promote oral health and provide consultation and information to communities, individuals, and others in the community.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Graduate from a recognized Dental Therapy program
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Graduate from a recognized Dental Hygenist program is also acceptable
Competencies
- Presentation skills
- Time management skills
- Facilitation skills
- Computer skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Verbal communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Able to research, develop, & deliver health presentations to a variety of groups
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients & Stakeholders
- Ability to diagnose dental decay/abscesses and identify oral abnormalities
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of current scientific info/research/best practice in oral health
- Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention
- Ability to interact in a positive and culturally appropriate manner
- Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
- Ability to operate audio/visual equipment (Proxima & Powerpoint)
- Knowledge of provincial health and education programs
- Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
Other Information
- Travel required
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
📌 Health Educator Staff (Weyburn)
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