Surgical Dental Nurse - Dame Street Dental Hospital, Dublin Pike

Who We Are Truly Dental is a fast growing network of modern dental practices in Ireland, offering world‑class treatments with a patient‑first philosophy. At Dame St Dental, our flagship practice, we combine innovation, teamwork, and a supportive culture to deliver exceptional care across all dental specialties.

Fast Facts

9 dental practices across Ireland.

30 surgeries in Dame St Dental alone.

50+ nurses working across specialties.

Training pathways through our internal Nursing Academy.

Purpose of the Role The Surgical Dental Nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth delivery of surgical procedures, providing chairside support, maintaining high standards of infection control, and ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Assist chairside during surgical procedures, ensuring patient care and specialist support.

Maintain aseptic techniques, infection control and surgical safety protocols.

Manage implant stock and forecast upcoming surgical needs.

Operate digital scanning technologies (iMetric, photogrammetry).

Provide accurate and timely surgical documentation.

Ensure all surgical equipment is cleaned, sterilised and ready for use.

Support sedation procedures with high standards of patient care.

Requirements: Competencies and Skills Education

Dental nursing qualification (recognised in Ireland).

Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience in dental nursing.

Prior experience with surgical procedures and implants strongly preferred.

Knowledge&Skills

Implant procedures (single and full arch).

Digital workflows (iMetric scanning, photogrammetry– training can be provided).

Infection control and aseptic protocols.

Patient care under sedation.

Familiarity with Exact or Dentally software (desirable, training provided).

Strong organisational skills and adaptability.

Core Competencies

Teamwork and collaboration.

Attention to detail.

Flexibility and adaptability under pressure.

Empathy and patient‑centred approach.

Strong communication skills.

What We Offer

Permanent, full‑time position (36+ hours/week).

Competitive hourly pay, with room for progression.

Every minute of overtime paid.

Supported professional training and career growth.

Modern, fully equipped facilities and digital workflows.

Uniform provided.

Snack‑filled staff room with fresh fruit baskets.

Opportunities for development and internal promotions.

Important Details Before Applying

Flexibility required: surgeries may extend beyond scheduled hours.

Weekend shifts are occasionally required on rotation.

Must be eligible to work full‑time in Ireland (no sponsorship available).

Stamp 2 visa candidates can only be considered for part‑time (20h/week).

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