Dental Nurse job at Watoto Childcare Ministries

Background

atoto is seeking to recruit a Dental Nurse to deliver quality and efficient dental services on the Watoto Children's villages.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to).

• Deliver nursing care to dental patients in accordance with Watoto Medical Services protocols and Uganda National Nursing guidelines.
• Conduct appropriate triage of dental patients, and provide emergency treatment as needed.
• Furnish patients with post-operative instructions for oral care following surgery or dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive reporting records in accordance with Watoto Medical Services and Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Ensure timely placement of drug orders and maintain clear accountability for prescribed medications.
• Dispense prescribed medicines appropriately to dental patients and keep accurate records of drug stocks in the dental clinic.
• Uphold diligent standards of sterility and infection control within the dental clinic
• Maintain a patient and family-centred approach in all interactions with patients and their families.
• Provide assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
• Conduct and promote standardised oral health education sessions for Watoto clients.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience.

• The applicant for the role should hold at least a Diploma in nursing.
• Must be a registered practitioner with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
• At least two years' experience in dental practice.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to children of all ages.
• Passionate about community health care with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to working within standardised guidelines.

• Deliver nursing care to dental patients in accordance with Watoto Medical Services protocols and Uganda National Nursing guidelines.
• Conduct appropriate triage of dental patients, and provide emergency treatment as needed.
• Furnish patients with post-operative instructions for oral care following surgery or dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive reporting records in accordance with Watoto Medical Services and Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Ensure timely placement of drug orders and maintain clear accountability for prescribed medications.
• Dispense prescribed medicines appropriately to dental patients and keep accurate records of drug stocks in the dental clinic.
• Uphold diligent standards of sterility and infection control within the dental clinic
• Maintain a patient and family-centred approach in all interactions with patients and their families.
• Provide assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
• Conduct and promote standardised oral health education sessions for Watoto clients.

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate well to children of all ages
• Passionate about community health care
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Commitment to working within standardised guidelines

• Diploma in nursing
• Registered practitioner with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
• At least two years' experience in dental practice