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

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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.

Ready to join us? Click apply and tell us about yourself.
We review every application and will be in touch within a few business days.

Steri Nurse – Truly Galway

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