Ophthalmic OR Nurse - Cataract Surgery Expert

Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced ophthalmic nurse to join our clinical team. The role involves supporting ophthalmologists during diagnostics, procedures, and surgeries, and educating patients and families.

You will provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care, maintain sterile technique, and ensure high standards of infection prevention and patient safety in line with DOH guidelines. Arabic speakers preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse with a valid UAE nursing license or eligibility.
• Ophthalmology operating theatre experience is essential.
• Experience in scrub and/or circulating nursing.
• Experience with ophthalmic surgical procedures, particularly cataract surgery, is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention, aseptic technique, and surgical safety.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized ophthalmic nursing care through patient assessment, treatment planning, implementation of care, and ongoing monitoring of patients with eye conditions.
• Assist ophthalmologists during diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and positive clinical outcomes.
• Prepare patients, instruments, equipment, consumables, and implants for ophthalmic procedures and surgeries.
• Perform scrub and circulating nurse duties during ophthalmic surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to surgical safety standards.
• Administer medications and provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care in accordance with approved clinical protocols.
• Educate patients and families on eye health, treatment plans, medication management, postoperative care, and preventive practices to support optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and efficient patient flow.
• Ensure compliance with M42, DOH, infection prevention, and patient safety standards while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and departmental performance goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced ophthalmic nurse to join our clinical team. The role involves supporting ophthalmologists during diagnostics, procedures, and surgeries, and educating patients and families.

You will provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care, maintain sterile technique, and ensure high standards of infection prevention and patient safety in line with DOH guidelines. Arabic speakers preferred.