Req ID: 228654
Location: Central Zone, Centennial Building - QEII
Department: OPCZ Oral Maxillofacial
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (80%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 17-Nov-26

Dental Assistant - Oral Maxillofacial Clinic

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Health Services Manager in a highly stressful constant changing setting, the Dental Assistant provides service to maintain the efficient daily operation of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department. The Dental Assistant functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care for patients receiving outpatient oral surgery under local and conscious intravenous sedation.

Duties include surgical assisting, maintenance of a clean and organized environment, and adherence to appropriate infection control policies and procedures. Other duties include exposing and developing radiographs (x-rays), taking alginate impressions, and performing intra/extra oral photography of patient pre and post operative orthognathic, cleft lip and palate, trauma and oncology surgery for medical/dental irregularities for legal documentation and study purposes.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Graduate of an approved Dental Assistant course
- Registered as a Dental Assistant in the Province of Nova Scotia
- Minimum of one year Registered Dental Assistant experience required




- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

- Permanent part-time position; 60 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$30.16 - $35.00 hourly

$36.23 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer.

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova 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.

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