Registered Nurse - Current River Dental, Thunder Bay, ON

123Dentist•Thunder Bay, ON

10h•CA$40 - CA$48•Onsite

About The Position

The team at Current River Dental in Thunder Bay, Ontario is looking for a passionate, compassionate, and patient-focused Registered Nurse to join our team on a part-time, permanent basis. As a Registered Nurse in our dental clinic, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care to patients before, during, and after dental procedures. Working alongside our dentists and multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure exceptional patient experiences while supporting all levels of dental sedation, patient education, and recovery. Our clinic is supported by a dedicated, long-standing team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and patient-centered care. We offer all levels of sedation to ensure comfort and safety, creating an environment where both patients and team members thrive. If you're looking for an opportunity to expand your nursing skills in a supportive dental setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or eligibility for registration in another Canadian province with the ability to transfer registration.
Successful completion of an accredited nursing program (Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must have successfully completed the CRNE or NCLEX-RN.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong patient service mindset.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.

Nice To Haves

Experience is not required—we welcome new graduates and entry-level applicants.
Experience in direct patient care within a clinical or hospital setting is considered an asset.
Previous experience with medical/surgical nursing, or sedation is an asset.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is considered an asset.
Pediatric nursing experience or certification is an asset.
Experience with dental practice management software such as Dentrix is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care before, during, and after dental procedures.
Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and recognize changes in patient condition.
Administer medications within scope of practice and monitor patient response.
Assist with all levels of dental sedation by monitoring patients throughout treatment and recovery.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient documentation to support continuity of care.
Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, pre and post-operative instructions, medications, and health maintenance.
Perform wound assessment and basic wound care when required.
Utilize telemetry and patient monitoring equipment, where applicable, to ensure patient safety during sedation.
Advocate for patients' needs and provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Collaborate closely with dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, and administrative staff to deliver seamless patient care.
Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives.