Career Vision Recruiters Dental
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced dental nurses to join our well-established general and specialist dental practice located in Ballincollig, Cork. The role is full-time, with a 4-day working schedule.
The Role
As a dental nurse, you will be responsible for providing competent chairside assistance during various treatment procedures. This includes anticipating the needs of the dentist and providing support to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
You will also be required to maintain accurate and detailed dental charting and treatment notes, as well as ensure a clean and organized dental surgery following strict infection control protocols.
In addition, you will be responsible for decontaminating and sterilizing dental instruments, equipment, and materials, as well as educating patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care instructions.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide competent chairside assistance during treatment procedures.
* Maintain accurate and detailed dental charting and treatment notes.
* Ensure a clean and organized dental surgery following strict infection control protocols.
* Decontaminate and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and materials.
* Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care instructions.
* Manage and maintain dental supplies and inventory.
* Collaborate with the dental receptionist to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient scheduling.
* Assist with reception duties where required.
* Assist with dental laboratory procedures.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
* A suitable dental nursing qualification.
* Previous experience working as a dental nurse (an advantage).
* Strong communication skills.
* Self-motivation, personability, and a positive attitude.
* A strong command of the English language (both written and oral).
* The ability to prioritize and multitask within a fast-paced environment.
If you are a caring, kind, and professional individual who is looking for a challenging role, we encourage you to apply.