Registered Nurse - Current River Dental, Thunder Bay, ON

Job summary

The Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care, monitor vital signs, and assist with dental sedation procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and educating patients on treatment plans and post-operative care.

Job details

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. Learn more about our clinic at www.currentriverdental.ca. WHAT WE ARE OFFERING * Part-time, permanent position * Monday to Friday schedule – no evenings or weekends * In-house dental benefits * Uniform allowance * Parking available and transit accessible * Continuing education incentives * Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement * Team-building activities * Mentorship and training from experienced dental professionals * Collaborative, supportive team environment ABOUT THE ROLE As a Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care while supporting patients throughout their dental treatment journey. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care, ensuring patient safety and comfort during dental procedures involving sedation. This role requires excellent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced dental environment. 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. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * 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. * 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. * 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. WHY JOIN CURRENT RIVER DENTAL? At Current River Dental, relationships matter—with our patients and with one another. We are committed to creating a workplace where collaboration, respect, and continuous growth are part of our everyday culture. Whether you're beginning your nursing career or looking for a new challenge in a dental setting, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside an experienced and supportive team. 123Dentist is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. The organization strives to build a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, including individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please inform our team if you need assistance at any stage JOB ID: 12073 Open role for an existing vacancy

What you’ll do

The Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care, monitor vital signs, and assist with dental sedation procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and educating patients on treatment plans and post-operative care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a valid Basic Life Support certification. The role is open to new graduates, though experience in clinical or surgical settings is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Dental benefits • Uniform allowance • Parking • Continuing education incentives • Professional growth opportunities • Mentorship • Team-building activities

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Infection Prevention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient assessment
• Vital signs monitoring
• Medication administration
• Dental sedation support
• Patient documentation
• Patient education
• Wound care
• Telemetry
• Patient monitoring
• Infection prevention
• Clinical judgment
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration
• Patient advocacy
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Continuous Development
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Direct Patient Care
• Medical Telemetry
• Patient Monitoring
• Vital Signs
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Treatment Planning
• Compassion
• Dental Procedures
• Wound Assessment
• Quality Improvement
• Patient-Centered Care
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Dentistry
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Pediatric Nursing
• Communication
• Sedation
• Dental Surgery
• Dentrix
• Disabilities
• Evidence-Based Nursing
• Health Maintenance
• Patient Safety
• Infection Control
• Interpersonal Communications
• Project Management Software
• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Medication Administration
• Mentorship
• National Council Licensure Examination
• Nursing
• Patient Advocacy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Registered Nurse Cat
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses