Job Description
Senior Dental Nurse (Simulated Environment and Clinical)
RCSI is seeking a Senior Dental Nurse to provide technical support in simulated and clinical patient treatment settings for the School of Dentistry.
- Manage the Simulated Dental Learning Environment (SDLE) and ensure all equipment is working correctly prior to simulation training sessions.
- Set up and prepare dental simulation units for clinical skills sessions, instructional sessions, practice, and examinations.
- Conduct ongoing maintenance of all simulation equipment and associated instruments, including cleaning and repairing.
- Interface with equipment manufacturers and other partners regarding equipment troubleshooting and system problems.
- Track and log software licenses and maintenance contracts.
- Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on the simulators.
- Monitor and manage inventory of dental simulation supplies.
- Ensure the appropriate consumables are available for all teaching/examination events and maintain an accurate inventory of supplies required for each event.
- Participate in the design, development, and production of simulation models.
- Assist in the procurement processes relating to all equipment and supplies.
- Ensure strict separation between simulation training equipment and clinical use equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
- Day to day preparation and readiness of instruments and equipment in line with good practice and guidelines.
- Assist in practical teaching sessions, demonstrations, and clinical workshops for dental students.
- Keep abreast of current trends and developments within the discipline.
- Initiate liaison with relevant bodies and groups, both internal and external to the University.
- Contribute positively to team working within the School and assist with team development.
- Provide basic first aid assistance as required in the event of minor accidents.
Upon opening of the clinical practice, manage the dental nurses, provide assistance in chairside dental procedures, and deliver a high standard of nursing support to patients, students, and staff.
Ensure the maintenance and care of the dental units and equipment in accordance with National Guideline for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), HSE Guidelines, and Dental Council in Ireland regulations.
Maintain an efficient and effective working environment, recording the patient pathway on the electronic patient record.
Co-ordinate the sterilisation and preparation of instruments, and ensure a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the clinical areas.
Report any untoward incidents (clinical incidents/complaints) as appropriate.
Assist with induction courses for students and organisation of clinical examinations.
Promote a high level of safety awareness, implement defined safe systems of work, and supply relevant Health & Safety advice and documentation.
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications, skills, and attributes:
- Hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification.
- Be registered with the Dental Council of Ireland as a Dental Nurse, or is eligible for registration as a Dental Nurse with the Dental Council in Ireland.
- Must have had experience as a dental nurse or dental nurse manager in a primary care dental practice, hospital, or teaching environment.
- Appropriate leadership and management experience in a SDLE is highly desirable.
- Have excellent IT skills to include: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Be a team player with excellent interpersonal, communications, and problem-solving skills.
- Be a problem solver, able to work under pressure, think outside the box, and innovative.