Dental Nurses

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Dental Nurse Jobs in Ajman, UAE

Job Description

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Dental Nurse oversees and coordinates the day-to-day patient care activities of a

specified clinical practice, ensuring adherence established clinical policies, protocols,

regulations, and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments used in the clinic.

• Assists dental students in the clinics.

• Assists in preparing the patient for treatment by students and assist during

the treatment as needed.

• Evaluates the students’ performance and liability in the clinics.

• Demonstrates minor oral surgery procedures (e.g. Impacted Teeth).

• Upgrades the core of knowledge of the dental students.

• Helps dental students in their Researches and Seminars.

• Assists in the Consultation and Dental check-ups for patients.

• Performs routine inspection for cross-infection control.

• Invigilates during mid-term and final exams.

• Assists the dental technicians in their laboratory tasks.

• Maintains hygiene, health and safety measures in the dental clinics.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or any related field from an accredited

institution.

• Two years of experience that is directly related to the duties specified.

• MOH License.

AJMAN UNIVERSITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment.

• Ability to set up and prepare dental nursing procedures in accordance with

established regulations and guidelines.

• Knowledge of dental supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and

inventory control.

• Knowledge of governmental/ institutional regulations and guidelines for

the provision of dental outpatient nursing services.

• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental

equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.

• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.

• Knowledge of sterile procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.

• Moderate physical activity.

• Requires handling of average-weight objects.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks,

which require following basic safety precautions.

• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens.

SUPERVISION:

• Reports to: Manager of CCEE/ Clinics, Head of Departmen.