Job Description – Dental Nurse
Dental Care Ireland, have an excellent opportunity for a Dental Nurse to join our Practice in Limerick.
- This is a 12 month fixed term contract
- 1+ year Dental Nursing experience is required, qualification not essential.
- Part-time role, 24 hours, Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays.
This is a great opportunity to work alongside our experienced staff and Dentists in our modern, computerised Practice. Our Practice has a friendly, supportive team in place.
We recently have been re-awarded Great Place to Work 2026 certification.
Benefits
- Access to Wrkit Discounts and eLearning.
- Kara Connect EAP
- Auto enrolment pension and SSP sick pay
- Salary Uplifts, performance related.
- Dental Benefit
- Auto Pension Enrolment
- SSP 5 days sick pay
- CPR Certification.
- Education Sponsorship Available (T’s & C’s apply).
- Team engagement budget, including Christmas party.
- Employee Refer-a-Friend Scheme.
- Bike2Work Scheme.
- Tax Saver Travel Scheme.
Summary of Role
The dental nurse is responsible for providing excellent service through the efficient management of patients both at reception and in the surgery. 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/Responsibilities
Dental Nursing
- Working closely with the dentist, providing chair side assistance to ensure the professional, accurate and timely completion of treatments and relevant records as required for patient care.
- 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.
- 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.
Essential
- 1+ years' Dental Nurse experience.
- Authorised to work in Ireland.
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
- Fluent in written and oral English.
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 Types: Part-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: €15.00-€16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Dental Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- recognised Dental Nursing qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
