Health Educator Senior

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Yorkton, SK

1d • $39 - $48 • Onsite

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. This position is under the supervisor of the Manager who is responsible to the Director.

Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized Dental Therapy program
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Basic Organizational skills
• Basic Communication skills
• Basic Computer skills
• Basic Time management skills
• Knowledge in oral health and overall health relationship
• Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
• Knowledge of current scientific info/research/best practice in oral health
• Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from a recognized Dental Hygenist program is also acceptable

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.
• Advocating for the delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare.
• Interacting in a positive and culturally appropriate manner.
• Working independently and as a member of a team.

Benefits

• The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
• We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
• We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
• We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
• We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree