Dental Nurse (Part-Time, 3 Days/Week, Rotating Schedule) Location: Dental Excellence, Athlone, Golden Island — 5/6 Elworth Court, Irishtown, Golden Island, Athlone, N37 KP95 About Dental Excellence Athlone Dental Excellence Athlone is a modern, award-winning dental practice with a warm, spa-style ethos designed to make patients feel comfortable, especially those who are nervous or anxious about dental care.
Our team provides a broad range of dental services; from general dentistry and hygiene to cosmetic treatments and implants, supported by advanced technology (including a 3D scanner) and a commitment to patient comfort and high-quality care.
We are proud of our recognised reputation: Dental Excellence Athlone has been shortlisted and nominated for multiple awards, including Best New Practice and Most Attractive Practice (at the Irish Dentistry Awards), and in **** was honoured at the Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards as "Dental Practice of the Year.
Role: Dental Nurse As a Dental Nurse at our practice, you will play a key role in supporting clinicians and delivering exceptional patient care.
Your responsibilities will include: Providing clinical chair-side support to dentists during a variety of dental treatments.
Ensuring all clinical and regulatory requirements are met, including instrument decontamination and sterilisation protocols.
Updating and maintaining accurate patient records.
Setting up, preparing, and maintaining treatment rooms and assisting with decontamination of instruments.
Delivering excellent patient care, particularly focusing on comfort and reassurance for nervous or anxious patients.
Performing reception duties when required (e.g., appointment bookings, patient communication, general front-of-house support).
Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be: A qualified dental nurse, with previous experience in a dental nursing role.
Personable, positive, enthusiastic — with a strong customer focus and excellent communication skills.
Able to work 3 days per week, with a flexible/rotating schedule to meet practice needs.
Comfortable working both clinically (chair-side support, instrument decontamination) and administratively (reception duties as needed).
What We Offer: Salary