Steri Nurse – Truly Galway

Location
Galway
Workplace
On-site

About this role

About Truly

Truly is a modern dental company growing across Ireland and the UK. We're building the largest network of patient-first dental clinics in the region, with over 20 locations and a team of 500+ professionals.

We do dental differently, combining the warmth and care patients deserve with the technology and standards of a modern healthcare brand. From state-of-the-art treatment studios to mentorship-driven team culture, we invest in our people as much as in our patients.

Why Join Truly Dental?

  • Work in a modern, technology-driven clinical environment

  • Join a supportive team where collaboration and learning matter

  • Be part of a growing international dental group

  • Opportunity for long-term career development

  • Make a real impact on patient experience every day

Get a feel for our team and culture before applying:

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The Role

As a Steri Nurse, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and instrument sterilisation across the clinic. Working closely with dentists, nurses and the wider clinical team, you'll ensure all instruments, equipment and treatment rooms are prepared, maintained and compliant with regulatory standards, helping deliver safe and exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilising and packaging dental instruments and equipment.

  • Preparing treatment rooms and surgical trays according to clinical schedules.

  • Ensuring compliance with infection prevention and sterilisation protocols.

  • Monitoring sterilisation cycles, equipment performance and maintenance records.

  • Managing instrument inventory and coordinating stock replenishment.

  • Maintaining accurate documentation and traceability records.

  • Supporting the clinical team with efficient surgery turnaround between patients.

  • Ensuring compliance with HSE, HIQA, GDPR and all relevant clinical standards.

What We're Looking For

Education
  • Recognized Level 6 Dental Nursing qualification (or equivalent qualification recognized in Ireland).

  • Eligible to work as a Dental Nurse in Ireland.

  • Hepatitis B vaccination (or willingness to provide proof of immunisation), as required for clinical practice.

Experience
  • Previous experience in a dental practice or clinical environment.

  • Experience with instrument decontamination and sterilisation procedures is preferred.

  • Familiarity with infection prevention and cross-contamination protocols.

  • Experience supporting busy multidisciplinary dental teams is an advantage.

Technical Knowledge

  • Infection prevention and control procedures.

  • Instrument decontamination and sterilisation workflows.

  • Cross-contamination prevention.

  • Health and safety standards within a clinical environment.

  • Clinical documentation and traceability processes.

Technology

  • Experience using digital clinical systems.

  • Experience with Dentally or similar practice management software is desirable.

Languages

  • Professional fluency in English.

Important Details Before Applying

  • This role is based in Galway Ballybrit.

  • The expected start date is early September.

  • Both full-time (40 hours) and part-time (20 hours) opportunities are available.

  • The clinic operates Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

  • Shift patterns may include 7:30 AM–2:30 PM, 2:30 PM–8:30 PM, or 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, depending on clinic needs.

  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends, is required.

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