Qualified or Trainee Dental Nurse

Dentalcare Group; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Nova Scotia is seeking a qualified or trainee Dental Nurse to join their team. This role offers competitive hours (20-40 per week) and requires orthodontic experience. The ideal candidate will be GDC registered and possess strong communication skills, with a commitment to patient care and professionalism. The practice emphasizes ongoing career development, providing tailored support and training to help employees progress in their careers. Up to 28 days holiday and participation in team social events are included in the benefits.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday

GDC, CPD and indemnity costs covered

Team social events

Qualifications

• Must be a GDC registered Dental Nurse or Trainee Nurse.
• Looking to progress into a more senior role or already have senior nursing experience.
• Commitment to patient care and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent chair side assistance while ensuring high levels of patient care.
• Participate in team social events and training.
• Work 20-40 hours per week.

Skills

Orthodontic experience

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Friendliness and confidence

Education

GDC registered Dental Nurse qualification or Trainee Nurse

Job description

Overview

Discover your smile, come work with us!

Here at Dentalcare Group, we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Qualified or Trainee Dental Nurse to join our practice - Dentalcare Oxford Orthodontics. We are an NHS/Private practice who pride ourselves in putting our patients first and ensuring that we provide the best care.

Responsibilities

• Hours - We are looking for an applicant who can work 20-40 hours per week.
• Payment - negotiable, dependent on experience
• We are looking for a committed and hardworking Dental Nurse to join our happy team and assist in our growth.
• Orthodontic experience required, with opportunity to progress to Head nurse/Compliance lead
• As part of our nursing team, you will provide excellent chair side assistance whilst ensuring the highest levels of patient care and professionalism at all times.
• A profound sense of professionalism and dedication is required for this role.
• Training on our systems and guaranteed support to help you progress in your career
• Newly refurbished practices with the latest equipment and technology
• Up to 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• We are a recognised “Investors in People” company
• Team social events
• GDC, CPD and indemnity costs covered
• Latest technology

About You

• You will be a GDC registered Dental Nurse – with an appropriate Dental Nurse qualification or Trainee Nurse
• You are looking to progress into a more senior role or already have senior nursing experience.
• It is important that you have good communication skills and that you want to put patients’ interest first.
• A committed and hardworking individual who has the drive to succeed
• Friendly, confident, reliable and able to work well under pressure

About Us

Dentalcare staff are the key to our success and we offer a great place to work in return. Employees joining Dentalcare have the benefit of tailored induction, ongoing career development and dedicated support from their managers and directors. Every encouragement is given to staff to build additional knowledge. We believe good clinical, or corporate governance is vital for patients but can be as valuable to employees.

We are looking to elevate people with experience into suitable jobs within the dental industry – and you’ll find we’re a friendly and professional company you’ll be keen to be associated with.

If you are interested in joining our team at Dentalcare Oxford Orthodontics, or an alternative practice, please click to apply to be contacted by our recruitment team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.