Registered General Nurse (RGN) – Dental Assistant (Qatar)

RGN - General Nurse – Dental Assistant (Doha - Qatar)

Role Summary

Provide chairside dental assistance and nursing support to the dental team while maintaining high standards of sterilization, infection control, patient safety, and clinic efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Chairside / Clinical Support

• Assist dentists during examinations, treatments, and minor surgical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms (instruments, materials, suction, disposables) before and after procedures.
• Support efficient four-handed dentistry and patient flow.
• Monitor patient comfort and assist with basic observations/vitals when required.

Infection Control & Sterilization

• Perform cleaning, disinfection, packaging, and sterilization of instruments according to clinic protocol.
• Maintain sterilization logs and monitor autoclave indicators/cycles.
• Ensure correct PPE use, clinical waste disposal, and hygiene compliance.

Patient Care & Education

• Prepare patients for procedures, explain basic steps, and provide post-treatment instructions.
• Support patient education on oral hygiene and follow-up care.
• Escalate any clinical concerns to the dentist/clinical lead.

Clinic Operations

• Support documentation and patient records as needed.
• Maintain consumables inventory, check expiry dates, and report shortages.
• Coordinate with reception/clinical team to ensure smooth scheduling and readiness.

Requirements

• Valid General Nursing/Dental Assistant license (Qatar / QCHP or transferable eligibility preferred).
• Previous dental assisting experience is a plus (training can be provided).
• knowledge of infection control and sterilization.
• Professional communication and patient handling skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Skills

• Attention to detail and cleanliness
• Teamwork and reliability
• Time management and multitasking
• Patient-focused attitude

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: From QAR6,000.00 per month

License/Certification:

• QCHP - DHP - MOPH of Qatar license (Required)