About us:

We are a team of Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons consulting and operating out of Perth and Darwin.

We seek an experienced and highly motivated Dental Nurse/Surgical Nurse to join our team at West Perth. As our practice is growing progressively, we are looking for an individual who would love to be a part of our practice journey and be able to contribute and strengthen our team with your high standard of performance.

• Genie software – 5 surgeons and specialists – multi-site
• Full-time: 4 or 5 days per week. Negotiable.
• Private parking is provided.
• Excellent conditions and above market remuneration for the right candidate.

Website: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Perth | Oral Surgery Consultants (osconsultants.com.au)

The duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Accompany with Surgeon to theatre at various hospitals. (roster may vary)
• Provide chairside assistance, prepare treatment rooms for patient procedures. (GA or LA)
• Liaise with anaesthetists, assisting doctors, medical representatives, nurses and hospitals to ensure theatre lists are well managed and coordinated.
• Theatre bags are well prepared, and instruments delivered to hospitals accordingly.
• Stock management.
• Maintain established infection control standards in the clinical setting and throughout the entire practice.
• Maintain dental equipment, consumables and supplies in the oral maxillofacial practice.
• Undertake equipment decontamination and sterilisation in the sterilisation facility.
• Provide mentorship and clinical support to less experienced dental assistants.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and procedures.
• Undertake relevant administrative duties.
• To undertake any duties requested by management and surgeons at OSC.
• There will also be a requirement to assist with Reception duties from time to time due to the size of our practice.

Requirements:

• Empathetic and kind nature.
• Punctual and robust work ethic.
• 'Can do' attitude who is highly organised and prides themselves on their attention to detail. It's a must.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Experience in implants & surgery is desirable.
• The ability to be flexible, work and liaise effectively with other team members.
• The candidate must have completed a Cert IV in Dental Assisting and have at least 24 months experience as a Dental Assistant.

If the above sounds much like you, please email [email protected] with your current CV and a cover letter or apply now.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.