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Description

The Mamawetan Churchill River Health Region is accepting applications for a Dental Therapist - Diploma (MS)

Based in La Ronge and reporting to the Dental Team Leader you will be a member of a team which provides basic preventive, diagnostic and restorative dental care.

To qualify you will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

-    Graduation from a school of dental therapy and eligibility for registration and licensure with the Saskatchewan Dental Therapist's Association
-    Knowledge of dental health principles & their relationship to health and disease as they apply to public health practice
-    Ability to engage and work with children and their families including teaching oral health
-    Knowledge of universal precautions for infection control
-    Strong interpersonal & public relations skills with the ability to deal effectively with a variety of clients
-    Ability to work with other professionals both independently and as a member of a team
-    Excellent organizational, decision making and professional judgement skills
-    Knowledge of and sensitivity to cross cultural issues
-    Valid Saskatchewan driver's license
-    The successful candidate shall be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms & conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.  Hours of work are 224/6 weeks (field hours).

Additional benefits include: annual education leave, relocation assistance, bi-weekly northern district allowance, retention bonus and one week of special northern leave upon the completion of each year of service.  

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found.

For further information or to submit a resume, please contact:

Pearlene Neethling
Human Resources Consultant
Mamawetan Churchill River Health Region
Box 6000
La Ronge, SK   S0J 1L0
Phone:    (306) 425-4835   Fax:  (306) 425-5432
Email:    Human.Resources@mcrhealth.ca