Alberta Health Services, Central Zone is actively recruiting a Dentist to provide part-time Professional Dental services to the patients of the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury [CCMHBI]. The successful candidate will provide basic dental needs to patients within the facility one day per week.

Basic Services Provided are: Complete dental examinations, Specific dental examinations, Emergency exam, Radiographs or X-rays, Consultations, Referrals as required, Oral hygiene instructions to staff and patients, Sensitivity relief, Pain relief, Sedative dressing, Occlusal dressing and adjustments, Occlusal adjustments, Restorations, Extractions, Oral Lesions, Sedation Dentistry with anesthesiologist. The incumbent will provide psychological support to alleviate anxiety and post operative care.

Community Information:

On behalf of Town Council, I extend a warm welcome to all visitors, including new and prospective residents to our community. Directly off the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, Ponoka, the Stampede Town, offers something for everyone.

In Ponoka, you’ll find a friendly, safe and prosperous community that welcomes visitors year ‘round. During your stay you will discover that here in Ponoka, we value being authentic and true to our roots, “keeping it real” with a relaxed and enjoyable community that balances the best of rural and urban lifestyles. Please stop in at our Visitor Information Centre located directly across from the Lions Centennial Park to find out how to make the most of your visit. You will discover an eclectic array of shopping, dining, recreation and other services that provide authentic, local experiences to visitors and residents:

• Browse a variety of specialty and niche shops
• Savour authentic dining experiences
• Try your swing at one of the two world-class golf courses
• Learn our history at historic Fort Ostell Museum and the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
• Play at our parks, including Lions Centennial Park which offers a fishing pond, Skate Park and a Splash Park
• Take pictures, hike and enjoy nature on 8 km of trail systems along the lush Battle River Valley or hike the trails at the 635 acre J.J. Collett Natural area just south of town
• Visit the Town’s recreation facilities including the Aquaplex, tennis courts and sports fields
• And of course, enjoy ongoing events at the Calnash Trucking Ag Event Centre as well as the world-renowned Annual Ponoka Stampede every July

Ponoka is an attractive and progressive community where people of all ages enjoy a high quality of life. We invite you to consider Ponoka as a great place to relocate. Ponoka offers affordable residential, farm, industrial and commercial properties including senior/retiree and low cost housing. The Town of Ponoka is also a great place to start or grow a business. Boasting one of Alberta’s lowest utility and tax structures, we offer competitive infrastructure, excellent transportation route access, a skilled workforce, and of course – an authentic quality of life. Whatever your business needs, we are eager to help you begin your search and answer your questions.

The Town of Ponoka has excellent schools and resources; in fact, Ponoka’s Composite High School is a model for modern classrooms and technologically progressive learning. Ponoka is also home to the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury. This world class facility is one of the province's largest providers of comprehensive mental health and brain injury services. Grant McEwan University offers a three-year Psychiatric Nursing Program from the Centennial Centre Site. The Town is working on creating a walkable community, with other senior-friendly initiatives planned for the future.

As a Council, we are extremely proud of our community and continuously challenge ourselves to improve the quality of life for residents, business and visitors. As Mayor, I invite you to enjoy your stay in Ponoka. I am confident you will enjoy the authentic flavour of our Town. Please take your time to explore our thriving businesses and the Town’s impressive natural surroundings. And come back soon!

• Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine; 
• Hold registration with College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta (CDA);
• Hold appropriate liability coverage;

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Alberta Health Services hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified physicians, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Part-time
• FTE: 0.2
• Posting Date: Feb 9, 2024
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found

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