Dental Nurse

• Role Dental Nurse
• Contract Type Other
• Setting Referral / Specialist Practice
• Funding Other
• Employer / Organisation Independent Owner

Vacancy for a Dental Nurse, 3-5 days, in our modern private, specialist practice with skilled and friendly staff. Qualification and experience preferred but not essential. Training will be given in house.

The dental nurse is responsible for providing excellent service through the efficient management of patients in the surgery. The dental will work in close partnership with the dental team, take instruction from the dentist and practice manager, and have the ability to take ownership and responsibility for clinical policies and procedures in the practice; as set out by regulatory bodies, including the Dental Council of Ireland.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Dental Nursing

• Working closely with the dentist, providing chair side assistance to ensure the professional, accurate and timely completion of treatments and relevant records as required for patient care
• Ensure that all tasks are fully compliant with the scope of practice as set out by the Dental Council of Ireland
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate, according to the practice’s health and safety policy, manufacturers’ instructions and the Code of Practice relating to infection control as set out by the Dental Council of Ireland.
• Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained for the smooth running of the practice, and inform appointed staff member when stock levels diminish
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Ensure that any incident relating to patient safety is notified to the Dental Surgeon and is recorded
• Liaise with reception team to ensure smooth patient communication and transfer of records
• Liaising with the dental team on any clinical duties
• Assisting with reception duties where required

CV’s to be marked for the attention of the practice manager please.