Health Educator Senior
About The Position
The Health Educator - Senior position specializes in stimulating, coordinating, and delivering oral health prevention and promotion activities in the community. This position is responsible for a leadership role in the community related to community development, advocacy, and public relations. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The SHA is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce. The SHA is committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. The SHA works in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Requirements
- Graduate from a recognized Dental Therapy program
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Basic computer skills
- Basic organizational skills
- Basic time management skills
- Basic communication skills
- Ability to diagnose dental decay/abscesses and identify oral abnormalities
- Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
- Ability to interact in a positive and culturally appropriate manner
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Knowledge of current scientific info/research/best practice in oral health
- Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
- Advocates delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare
- Knowledge in oral health and overall health relationship
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
Nice To Haves
- Graduate from a recognized Dental Hygenist program is also acceptable
- Ability and willingness work evenings/weekends as required
Responsibilities
- Stimulating, coordinating, and delivering oral health prevention and promotion activities in the community.
- Taking a leadership role in the community related to community development, advocacy, and public relations.
- Diagnosing dental decay/abscesses and identifying oral abnormalities.
- Interacting in a positive and culturally appropriate manner.
- Working independently and as a member of a team.
- Advocating for the delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare.
Benefits
- The SHA is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
- The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
- The SHA is committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
- The SHA works in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
