Qualified Dental Nurse

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Location: Sligo

Job Type: Full Time.

Requirement: A qualification in either Dental or General Nursing is essential for consideration for this position.

Pay: Very good renumeration package including bonuses, to be discussed depending on experience.

About Our Practice:

At The New Smile Dental Clinic we are committed to providing exceptional, compassionate dental care in a welcoming environment. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to continuous growth and professional development. We have just completed a major refurbishment of our Clinic and added new Surgeries. We have recently welcomed a new Dentist and Hygienist to New Smile, and more Clinical Staff will be joining us throughout the year as we expand our General and Specialist Dental Services.

Job Summary:

The Dental Nurse is a vital member of our clinical team, ensuring the smooth operation of the practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role involves a blend of clinical chairside assistance and administrative tasks, requiring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate demeanor.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

This position is primarily to assist one of our Dentists, but will involve some admin roles.

· Provide chairside assistance to the Dentist during a variety of procedures, including preparing and passing instruments, suctioning, and preparing materials.

· Prepare and sterilize treatment rooms and dental instruments according to strict infection control protocols.

· Process dental radiographs (X-rays) under the Dentist's direction in our new AI assisted x-ray system.

· Provide patients with pre- and post-operative instructions and education on oral hygiene.

Administrative & Patient Care Duties:

We have experienced full time Administrative staff who will help you learn to use our Appointment/Patient Record System.

· Welcome, comfort, and prepare patients for treatment.

· Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, documenting treatment information on our Computer Patient record System (Aerona).

· Help assisting with patient flow.

· Manage inventory, order dental supplies, and ensure equipment is maintained.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

· Compassion, patience, and the ability to put nervous patients at ease.

· Proficiency with computers and willingness to learn dental practice software (Aerona).

· Ability to adhere to all safety regulations.

Preferred Experience & Credentials:

· Graduation from an accredited Dental/General Nursing program. This is an essential requirement.

· 1+ years of experience in a dental clinic setting would be preferable, but not essential. We will provide training to new graduates.

· Relevant certifications (eg Certified Dental Assistant, Radiography, CPR).

· Experience with electronic medical records is preferable

Work Hours & Benefits:

· Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm with 1hr for lunch. You will not be asked to work late evenings or weekends. You will not have to work between Christmas and New Year.

· Competitive remuneration based on experience.

· Paid annual leave.

· Bonus payments.

• How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to info@newsmiledentalclinic.ie or Application Portal Link. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme

• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sligo, County Sligo: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Dental or General Nursing Qualification? This is a requirement.

Language:

• Proficient English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person