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.

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