Dental Assistant -Nauru Deployment
GMSS FZCOLocation: Naoero Medical Centre (NMC), Naoero (Nauru)
Employer: Global Mission Support Services (GMSS)
About Naoero Medical Centre
Naoero Medical Centre (NMC) is the government hospital and national referral hospital of Nauru, a small island nation in the South Pacific.
Job Overview
The Dental Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to dental surgeons and other authorised dental professionals to help deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality oral healthcare services at Naoero Medical Centre, Republic of Nauru. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, assisting during dental procedures, sterilising and maintaining instruments, supporting patients, managing dental supplies, and maintaining accurate clinical records. The ideal candidate has at least five years of relevant experience and demonstrates strong infection-control practices, attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist dental surgeons during routine and complex dental procedures, including fillings, extractions, root canal treatments, scaling, and other authorised dental treatments.
- Prepare dental chairs, instruments, materials, and treatment rooms before procedures and ensure readiness for patient care.
- Follow hospital infection-control protocols, including hand hygiene, PPE usage, disinfection, sterilisation, and safe disposal of clinical waste.
- Clean, sterilise, inspect, and store dental instruments and operate sterilisation equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
- Prepare patients for dental procedures, provide reassurance, maintain patient dignity and confidentiality, and assist with post-treatment instructions as directed by the dental professional.
- Operate and maintain dental equipment, identify malfunctions, and report maintenance requirements promptly.
- Monitor dental materials, instruments, and consumables; check expiry dates; maintain stock records; and coordinate timely replenishment.
- Maintain accurate patient records, sterilisation logs, equipment maintenance records, and other relevant departmental documentation.
- Assist the dental team during urgent cases and medical emergencies within the scope of training, and collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Adhere to hospital policies, patient-safety standards, occupational health and safety requirements, and participate in training and continuous-improvement activities.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Recognised Certificate or Diploma in Dental Assisting, Dental Nursing, or an equivalent relevant qualification from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant or Dental Nurse in a dental clinic, hospital, or healthcare facility.
- Practical knowledge of dental procedures, chairside assistance, dental instruments, clinical materials, and dental equipment.
- Sound knowledge of infection prevention and control, instrument sterilisation, disinfection, and clinical waste management.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Commitment to patient confidentiality, professional ethics, patient safety, and compliance with hospital policies.
What We Offer
- 12 Months contract
- Competitive remuneration package, subject to experience and qualifications.
- 30 days paid Annual Leave
- Free accommodation and meals allowance
Please indicate “Dental Assistant - Nauru Deployment” in the email subject line.
- **Apply Now:**Submit your CV and a brief cover letter to: talent@gmss.ltd, hrd@gmss.ltd or recruitment@gmss.ltd
Work Location: In person
