We have a great opportunity for a Dental Sterilisation Nurse (with some reception duties for staff cover) to join our established Dental Care Ireland Athenry practice. This is a part-time position, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Trainee would be considered for the right candidate.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team and work alongside our skilled and friendly support staff. Recently awarded 'Great Place to Work 2026' come join our team!
Job Description - Steri Nurse
Reporting to: Practice Manager/Lead Dental Nurse
Summary of Sterilization Role:
The Sterilisation Nurse is responsible for providing excellence in service through the efficient management of instruments through the practice. The Sterilisation Nurse will become a valued member of our wonderful team. Duties will include compliance with our IPC policy, decontamination process and sterilisation logs, processing of instruments, storage of sterilised instruments. Ensure that all decontamination procedures are being followed correctly.
The Sterilisation Nurse 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 Dental Care Ireland and other regulatory bodies, including the Dental Council of Ireland.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Ensuring clinical tests and audits are completed as required on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
- 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 Practice Manager on any clinical duties.
- Reporting any local facilities issues to the Practice Manager.
Reception tasks and responsibilities, adhoc cover:
- Greeting and registering patients at the reception desk.
- Providing information and reassurance to patients about their treatment.
- Phone and email management
- Daily cashing up exercise for the practice.
- Appointment book management to ensure maximisation of working hours.
- Providing support to clinicians by sending prescriptions, referral letters, x-rays.
- Payor claim administration for GMS/PRSI/VHI/DeCare.
- Claims and ensuring accuracy of claim forms.
- Payment reconciliation.
- Running daily, weekly and monthly reports from Exact.
- Completion of various spreadsheets for accounts purposes (i.e. cash sheet, trackers etc).
- Key holder duties.
- Ensuring clinical tests and audits are completed as required on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
- 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 Practice Manager on any clinical duties.
- Reporting any local facilities issues to the Practice Manager.
Qualifications/Experience:
Leaving Certificate or equivalent Recognised dental nurse qualification
Fluent in written and oral English Familiar with reporting & statistical compilation
At least one year as a dental nurse is an added advantage
Capabilities
- Understanding of basic dental terminology & ability to chart dental records.
- Knowledge of basic dental materials and the use of these materials in each specific area of Dentistry.
- Knowledge of all relevant dental instruments as covered in the Dental Nursing curriculum. This includes the basics in Oral surgery, Endodontics, Periodontics, Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry.
- Understanding and implementation of the sterile environment and techniques.
- Competent Chairside assistance skills.
Competencies (Behaviours & Attributes)
- Strong focus on patient care & patient care.
- Well-developed communication skills.
- Team working skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Flexibility.
- Honesty and Integrity.
Benefits
- Kara Connect well-being counselling package
- Dental Benefit t&c
- SSP 5 days sick pay and auto enrolment pension
- Access to Wrkit - get retail and restaurant discounts and Free eLearning
- Annual Performance Related Salary Uplifts
- Annual Training provided to upskill
- CPR Certification
- Education Sponsorship Available (T’s & C’s apply)
- Team Christmas Party and staff engagement events
- Employee Refer-a-Friend Scheme - cash bonus on offer
- Bike2Work Scheme
- Tax Saver Travel Scheme
Dental Care Ireland aims to create a culture and working climate which encourages the commitment and motivation of all staff, we are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination of all types. We seek to promote a sense of identity with our employees; and hope that you will always feel valued. Through a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation, it is hoped that you will be facilitated and motivated to provide the best quality and standard of service to our patients.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €14.15-€15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Dental Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
- Sterilisation Nurse: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
