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- Employee assistance program
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Dental Nurse

Dental Care Ireland -
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny

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Job details

Part-time | Fixed term
From €16 an hour
8 days ago

Benefits

Store discount
Bike to work scheme
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Referral programme
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
English
Microsoft Office
Leaving certificate
Front desk
Nursing

Full job description

Dental Care Ireland have an great opportunity for a Dental Nurse to join our established Kilkenny city center. Winning our recent 2026 Great Place to Work accreditation makes this an ideal time to join our established practice. This is a fixed term, covering dates from mid July to end of September 2026. Open to Locum applications.

8.30am to 5.30am hours or work, approx 18-24 hours per week. You do not have to be qualified however its an advantage.

This exciting opportunity could potentially offer more hours within Dental Care Ireland after the fixed term.
1+ years' dental nursing experience required or currently completing a dental nurse course would be considered
Highly proficient in English and eligible to work in Ireland is essential.

July 2026

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Staff Benefits

Pension auto-enrolment.
Employee Refer-a-Friend cash bonus.
Dental Benefit
Sick pay SSP
Cycle to Work scheme.
Taxsaver travel scheme.
Kara Connect employee assistance programme.
Access to Wrkit Discounts and eLearning.
Education Sponsorship Available (Ts & Cs apply).
Annual performance related salary uplifts.
Annual training.
CPR certification.
Team events

Summary of Role

The dental nurse is responsible for providing excellence in service through the efficient management of patients through the practice. The dental 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

Working closely with the principal dentist, providing chair side assistance to ensure the professional, accurate and timely completion of treatments and relevant records as required for patient care.
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.
Work with the practice manager to assist in training new members of the clinical support team as and when required.
Working with the practice manager in handling and resolving patient complaints, if they arise in line with company guidelines.
Liaising with the practice manager on any clinical duties.
Assisting the practice manager to achieve agreed company KPIs.
Reporting any local facilities issues to the practice manager.
Assisting with reception duties where required.

Experience/Qualifications:

1+ years' experience or dental nurse course student.
Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Fluent in written and oral English.
Must have working knowledge in use of Microsoft Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel and Word, Internet and mail.

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.

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.

Pay: From €16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme
Company events
Company pension
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
On-site parking
Sick pay
Store discount

Experience:

Dental Nurse: 1 year (required)

Language:

fluent English (required)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

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