Location: EasternZone,Port Hawkesbury Public Health OfficeDepartment: PH HC Oral Health EZType of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 1Union: NSGEU HealthcarePositionPosting Closing Date: 27-Oct-26About the OpportunityReporting to the Manager, Healthy Communities, the Public Health Dental Hygienist works in collaboration with the Consultants (Public Policy & Social Action, Strategic Partnership & Engagement, and Health Equity) and the rest of the Healthy Communities Team to address local population health needs and to take action to improve population health and reduce health inequities. The Dental Hygienist is the lead on oral health /initiatives and participates collaboratively in advocacy work as it relates to oral health. They use a health equity approach and works directly with key partners (e.G. school communities, childcarefacilities, municipalities) to provide tangible oral health support to develop and implement oral health focused programs and policies.The Dental Hygienist, using evidence-informed strategies, seeks and advocates for policy and system change, with emphasis on optimizing oral health through community engagement, coalition building, volunteer development, and partnership development. They continually assesscommunity oral health through both formal and informal means (e.G. community health profiles, Provincial Public Health Fluorideprogram, gathers local intelligence, seeks out experiences and stories). They recognize the conditions that impact oral health, recommends strategies and interventions to address,



and works collaboratively to achieve positive oral health outcomes.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Bachelor's Degree; Bachelors in Dental Hygiene preferredMust be licensed and a member in good standing with, a provincial regulatory body (e.G. the College of Dental Hygienist of Nova Scotia) and must hold RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist) or DH (Dental Hygienist) designation; must maintain licensurethroughout course of employment.Experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation oral health-related programs, policies, services and initiatives.Demonstrated proficiencies in the Core competencies for Public Health & LEADS.Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support healthy communities (particularly oral health) workDemonstrates an understanding of population based approachDemonstrated ability to plan and be self-directed, including the ability to set transparent and realistic goals, activities, timelines, deliverables and accountability for own/team function in conjunction with team members.Able to conduct assessments and analysisDemonstrated knowledge of volunteer recruitment,



training and retention methodsFirst Aid/CPR CertificationCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferredPlease ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursCasual relief, no guaranteed hoursCompensation and Benefits$32.55 - $39.91 HourlyWhat You'll Love About Nova Scotia HealthNova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

📌 Dental Hygienist - Public Health (Port Hawkesbury)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Port Hawkesbury