Job Description – Lead Dental Nurse
Dental Care Ireland Callan have an excellent opportunity for a Lead Dental Nurse to join our well-established, practice in Kilkenny.
- This role is full-time, permanent, 32-40 hours per week, Mon-Fri.
- 2+ years' Dental Nursing experience essential. Lead Nurse experience is an added advantage.
- A recognised Dental Nursing qualification is essential.
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.
Dental Care Ireland are Great Place to Work 2026 certified.
Reporting to: Practice Manager
Summary of Role
The Lead Dental Nurse will have overall responsibility for the efficient management of the clinical environment in the dental practice. The Lead Dental Nurse will take ownership of ensuring the clinical team are following all 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
- Responsibility for ordering consumables and monitoring stock levels to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
- Responsibility for the maintenance, service and repair of clinical equipment.
- Implementing and monitoring the completion of the start and end of day surgery checklists.
- Ensuring the clinical team are maintaining high standards of cross-infection control, adhering to Dental Care Ireland policies and procedures on cross-infection, sterilisation, clinical & amalgam waste management, radiation, sharps injury, etc.
- Responsibility for ensuring clinical tests and audits are completed as required on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
- Working with the practice manager in training new and existing staff on maintaining equipment and cross-infection control.
- Liaising with the dental associates in the practice on issues relating to cross-infection, staff training, stock, equipment etc.
- Attending training days required of the Lead Nurse by Dental Care Ireland.
- Completing bi-annual stocktakes.
Essential
- 2+ years' Dental Nursing experience.
- Dental Nursing qualification.
- Authorised to work in Ireland.
- 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.
Desired
- Lead Dental Nursing experience.
Staff Benefits
- Kara Connect Employee Assistance Programme.
- Auto enrolment Pension
- SSP 6 days sick pay
- Access to Wrkit Discounts and eLearning.
- Annual Performance Related Salary Uplifts.
- Annual Training.
- CPR Certification.
- Education Sponsorship Available (Ts & Cs apply).
- Team Christmas Party.
- Employee Refer-a-Friend Scheme.
- Cycle to Work 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.
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
Experience:
- Dental Nursing: 2 years (required)
- Lead Nurse : 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- recognised Dental Nursing qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
