Job description:
Assists the dentist in the clinic in sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.
Qualifications:
- Qualification of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or
- Diploma in Dental Assistant/Dental Nursing/Hygienist or
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or
- Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia
- For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE National must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother’s family book)
- Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles)
- Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
- Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of four (4) years of nursing care/dental experience
- Previous experience in a Private Healthcare institute is an asset
- Knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry
- Ability to prioritize tasks ensuring effective functioning of the area
- Skills in assessment of patient and family’s physical and psychological needs
- Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritising care based on individual needs
