Job Description

Open to the Public

Dentist

Health PEI

Location – Public Health Dental Programs, Charlottetown

Full-Time Permanent (Excluded) Position

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring.  Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

This position is for a licensed general dental practitioner.  The clinical dentist provides diagnostic, preventative and treatment dental services under various public dental programs to residents of Prince Edward Island.  The clinical dentist reports to the Senior Dental Consultant on matters of clinical practice, professional development, and administrative/operational matters.  The clinical dentist also collaborates with the Provincial Dental Programs Manager on the day-to-day running of the clinic.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Provide diagnostic and dental treatment services to participants in the Provincial Dental Care Program which includes, but is not limited to:
  • children aged 0-17.
  • residents of long-term care facilities.
  • low-income adults, including seniors.
  • other populations as required with the changing needs of Dental Public Health programming.
• Being prepared to provide dental treatment in fixed clinics and/or mobile dental clinics throughout PEI.
• Participate collaboratively with other health care professionals to provide primary oral health care to individuals and their families.
• Maintain accurate dental records.
• Undertake to enhance skills and remain current with professional practice competencies.
• Give dental and clinical input on an as required basis into the planning and administrative decisions of the Dental Public Health unit.
• Travel as required on occasional basis.
• Administration of nitrous oxide sedation where appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Doctor of Dental Medicine or Dental Surgery.
• License to practice dentistry in the province of Prince Edward Island.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Access to reliable transportation.    
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check prior to beginning employment.

Covid-19 Immunization: Notice to all External Applicants. All new hires are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination before their start date as per Health PEI’s Covid-19 Immunization and Management Policy. In the event that a new hire is unable to be vaccinated as a result of a medical exemption, you will be required to submit supporting documentation to Employee Health / Wellness and Safety.

Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:               $60.19 - $75.23 per hour (Level 28)

Bi-Weekly Hours:        75 hours bi-weekly / Days / Monday to Friday /

Posting ID:                    159981-1123PHPO

Closing Date:                Open until filled