Dental Nurse: Simulation & Clinical Support

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI); Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) invites applications for a permanent, full-time Dental Nurse to support the new clinical and simulation-based teaching facilities at Sandyford and Connolly. The role covers chairside dental assistance, infection control, simulation environment support, and local decontamination unit duties, contributing to student training and safe patient care across both sites.

You will help with setup, maintenance, and day-to-day operations of the Simulated Dental

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised qualification in Dental Nursing.
• Be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Dental Council of Ireland.
• Strong patient- and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent English communication, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Maintain hygiene and IPC standards in clinical areas.
• Coordinate sterilisation and instrument processing.
• Document patient interactions and treatment details using the EPR system.
• Support the Simulated Dental Learning Environment (SDLE) setup and maintenance.
• Assist in Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) decontamination responsibilities.
• Deliver clinical teaching support and student inductions.
• Report incidents, faults, or concerns to supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

Qualified Dental Nurse

Dental Council registration eligible

Tools

Electronic patient record system

Job description

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) invites applications for a permanent, full-time Dental Nurse to support the new clinical and simulation-based teaching facilities at Sandyford and Connolly. The role covers chairside dental assistance, infection control, simulation environment support, and local decontamination unit duties, contributing to student training and safe patient care across both sites.

You will help with setup, maintenance, and day-to-day operations of the Simulated Dental