Overview
The Surgical Dental Nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth delivery of surgical procedures, providing chairside support, maintaining high standards of infection control, and ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist chairside during surgical procedures, ensuring patient care and specialist support.
* Maintain aseptic techniques, infection control, and surgical safety protocols.
* Manage implant stock and forecast upcoming surgical needs.
* Operate digital scanning technologies (iMetric, photogrammetry).
* Provide accurate and timely surgical documentation.
* Ensure all surgical equipment is cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use.
* Support sedation procedures with high standards of patient care.
Qualifications and Skills
* Education: Dental nursing qualification (recognized in Ireland).
* Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in dental nursing; prior experience with surgical procedures and implants strongly preferred.
* Knowledge & Skills: Implant procedures (single and full arch); Digital workflows (iMetric scanning, photogrammetry - training can be provided); Infection control and aseptic protocols; Patient care under sedation; Familiarity with Exact or Dentally software (desirable, training provided); Strong organizational skills and adaptability.
* Core Competencies: Teamwork and collaboration; Attention to detail; Flexibility and adaptability under pressure; Empathy and patient-centered approach; Strong communication skills.
What We Offer
* Permanent, full-time position (36+ hours/week).
* Competitive hourly pay, with room for progression.
* Every minute of overtime paid.
* Supported professional training and career growth.
* Modern, fully equipped facilities and digital workflows.
* Uniform provided.
* Snack-filled staff room with fresh fruit baskets.
* Opportunities for development and internal promotions.
Important details before applying
* Flexibility required: surgeries may extend beyond scheduled hours.
* Weekend shifts are occasionally required on rotation.
* Must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland (no sponsorship available).
* Stamp 2 visa candidates can only be considered for part-time (20h/week).
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