Shape oral health initiatives as a Public Health Dental Hygienist in Eastern Zone, Prime Brook, using community engagement and health equity approaches.
Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Communities, this permanent part time position supports population health and reduces oral health inequities. You will collaborate with consultants, school communities, childcare facilities, municipalities, and Healthy Communities colleagues. Evidence-informed strategies guide program, policy, partnership, and advocacy work.
Key Responsibilities: Lead oral health initiatives across local communities
Develop and implement oral health programs and policies
Build coalitions, partnerships, and volunteer participation
Assess community oral health using formal and informal methods
Advocate for policy and system changes
Requirements: Dental Hygiene diploma and bachelor’s degree
Current provincial licensure with RDH or DH designation
Experience planning and evaluating oral health initiatives
Ability to conduct assessments and analysis
First Aid/CPR certification
Bring oral health leadership, partnership development, assessment, and advocacy skills to Nova Scotia Health’s Healthy Communities Team.

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📌 Public Health Dental Hygienist (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Nova Scotia