full-time 28 days ago
Clinical Instructor (Dental Hygiene)
Canadian National Institute of Health
303 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E8
50.86–58.07/hr
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Job Description
An accredited dental hygiene college located in Ottawa’s vibrant ByWard Market is seeking Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) to join our team as Clinical Instructors in the Client Care Clinics.
This role provides an opportunity to mentor and support dental hygiene students as they develop their clinical competencies in a supervised learning environment.
Multiple part-time positions are available. Hours may include evenings and Saturdays.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and support dental hygiene students during clinical client care sessions
Provide guidance, feedback, and evaluation to support student learning and clinical competence
Ensure adherence to clinic protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain a safe, professional, and supportive learning environment
Collaborate with faculty, clinic coordinators, and administration to support student success
Qualifications
Current registration with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) in good standing
Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
Current certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
WHMIS
OHSA training
Completion of IPAC (Infection Prevention and Control) training modules
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience
Experience with ABELDent dental practice management software
Skills and Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with students, instructors, coordinators, program leadership, and administration
Ability to work independently while following institutional policies and protocols
Excellent communication, mentoring, and organizational skills
Pay: $50.86-$58.07 per hour
Licence/Certification:
CDHO registration (required)
Work Location: In person
This role provides an opportunity to mentor and support dental hygiene students as they develop their clinical competencies in a supervised learning environment.
Multiple part-time positions are available. Hours may include evenings and Saturdays.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and support dental hygiene students during clinical client care sessions
Provide guidance, feedback, and evaluation to support student learning and clinical competence
Ensure adherence to clinic protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain a safe, professional, and supportive learning environment
Collaborate with faculty, clinic coordinators, and administration to support student success
Qualifications
Current registration with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) in good standing
Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
Current certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
WHMIS
OHSA training
Completion of IPAC (Infection Prevention and Control) training modules
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience
Experience with ABELDent dental practice management software
Skills and Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with students, instructors, coordinators, program leadership, and administration
Ability to work independently while following institutional policies and protocols
Excellent communication, mentoring, and organizational skills
Pay: $50.86-$58.07 per hour
Licence/Certification:
CDHO registration (required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Teaching
• Organizational skills
• BLS Certification
• WHMIS Certification
• Practice management software
• Organizational skills
• BLS Certification
• WHMIS Certification
• Practice management software
About Canadian National Institute of Health
The Canadian National Institute of Health (CNIH) offers specialized diploma programs in Dental Hygiene and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. With experienced instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, and hands-on training, CNIH is dedicated to providing quality healthcare education, allowing students to enter the workforce faster than traditional colleges or universities.