Dental Nurse

AllPro Recruitment; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AllPro Recruitment, on behalf of our client in public health, seeks a Dental Nurse to join the dental team. You will assist clinicians during procedures, prepare rooms and materials, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for patients.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. The role requires a recognised Dental Nursing qualification, strong communication and team working skills, and attention to detail to support high-quality care and efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a recognised Dental Nursing qualification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, patient-focused approach.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental examinations and treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials ahead of appointments.
• Clean, sterilise and maintain dental instruments in line with infection control procedures.
• Support and reassure patients throughout their appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with appointment administration.
• Work closely with the dental team to support the smooth running of clinics.
• Follow confidentiality, health and safety, and infection control procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

Job description

On behalf of our client in public health, AllPro Recruitment are now seeking a Dental Nurse to join their dental team.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality dental care, assisting clinicians during procedures and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for patients.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental examinations and treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials ahead of appointments.
• Clean, sterilise and maintain dental instruments in line with infection prevention and control procedures.
• Support and reassure patients throughout their appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with appointment administration.
• Work closely with the dental team to support the smooth running of clinics.
• Follow confidentiality, health and safety, and infection control procedures.

Requirements

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a caring, patient-focused approach.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A dental radiography/radiology qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.