Head Dental Nurse- Moate, Westmeath

Truly; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Uniforms provided

Commuting support or parking

Professional development funding

Funded headshots

Job summary

Truly is a modern, patient-centred dental group delivering comfort, excellence, and compassion across clinics in Dublin and Leinster. We are seeking a Head Dental Nurse to lead the nursing function at the Moate clinic in Westmeath, guiding clinical safety, team development, and operational flow.

You will mentor staff, oversee standards, and drive care quality while supporting onboarding and equipment management within a growing, mission-driven practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurse registration in Ireland (or equivalent).
• Several years of hands-on clinical nursing experience in a dynamic dental practice.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert chairside support across all specialties.
• Oversee maintenance of clinical standards, hygiene, infection control, and safety.
• Maintain, test, and manage all clinical equipment.
• Support onboarding/trial periods of new dentists and clinical staff.
• Leverage the EXACT system to manage clinical workflows and train team members.
• Manage clinical inventory and supplies to avoid downtime.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to service delivery improvements.
• Maintain accurate nursing records, audits, and equipment logs.
• Uphold clinical governance policies (quality, health & safety, risk).
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development plans for clinical staff.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new clinical team members.
• Create and manage team schedules, timesheets, holidays, and shift coverage.
• Address day-to-day operational issues with problem-solving and decisiveness.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Chairside support

Infection control

Audit and governance

Scheduling

Inventory management

Communication

Coaching

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Ireland dental nurse registration

Clinical nursing experience

Supervisory/leadership experience

Tools

EXACT practice management software

Job description

Truly is a modern, patient-centred dental group on a mission to redefine the dental experience. We combine world-class clinicians, state of the art technology, and hospitality-level care to deliver comfort, excellence, and compassion at every step.

Fast Facts

• Operate multiple clinics across Dublin and Leinster, including Moate, Westmeath.
• Pioneer "TruSmile In A Day" full-mouth implants with in-house lab and a 20-year guarantee.
• Leverage the EXACT practice management software to streamline patient experience, scheduling, and reporting.

Purpose of the Role

As Head Dental Nurse, you’ll lead the clinical nursing function in the Moate, Westmeath clinic, ensuring top-tier patient care, mentoring and supervising the nursing team, and driving clinical excellence, safety, and operational flow in alignment with Truly's values and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Practice

• Serve as a clinical role model: provide expert chairside support across all specialties
• Oversee maintenance of clinical standards, hygiene, infection control, and safety
• Ensure service readiness: maintain, test, and manage all clinical equipment
• Support onboarding/trial periods of new dentists and clinical staff
• Leverage the EXACT system to manage clinical workflows and train team members
• Manage clinical inventory and supplies to avoid downtime

Administrative & People Management

• Participate in staff meetings, contributing to service delivery improvements
• Maintain accurate nursing records, audits, and equipment logs
• Uphold clinical governance policies (quality, health & safety, risk)
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development plans for clinical staff
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new clinical team members
• Create and manage team schedules, timesheets, holidays, and shift coverage
• Address day-to-day operational issues with problem-solving and decisiveness

Requirements: Skills & Competencies

Education & Experience

• Qualified Dental Nurse registration in Ireland (or equivalent)
• Several years of hands-on clinical nursing experience in a dynamic dental practice
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a clinical setting is preferred

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth understanding of dental specialties, instruments, materials, and infection control
• Competent use of practice management systems, experience with EXACT, is a strong advantage.
• Proficient in audit, record-keeping, and clinical governance.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and inventory management skills.

Interpersonal & Leadership Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, with patients, dentists, and team members
• Coaching and mentoring mindset, fostering growth in others
• Professionalism, empathy, and a calm, patient-centric approach
• Adaptability, resilience, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative: open to new ideas, continuous improvement, and teamwork

Purpose: Motivations & Interests

Working with Truly means contributing to a healthcare revolution: improving oral health, reducing anxiety in patients, and elevating standards in the dental sector. As we scale implant and cosmetic services, the Head Dental Nurse plays a pivotal role in ensuring clinical safety, quality, and patient trust.

What We Offer

• Flexible working patterns (training, courses, holidays, shift adjustments)
• Uniforms provided
• Tax-free commuting support or subsidised parking
• Financial support for professional development, training, and studies
• Funded professional headshots
• The opportunity to lead within a growing, mission-driven dental group

Important Details Before Applying

• Location: Moate, Westmeath
• Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm. The clinic also operates on weekends, so flexibility for weekend shifts is required.
• The role balances both clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Strong emphasis on continuous learning, standards, and culture fit.