Ophthalmic Nurse

In Totus Hogus Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Professional training

Friendly, thriving practice

Job summary

Townsville Eye Care in Townsville, North Queensland, is seeking a friendly, motivated Ophthalmic Nurse with current AHPRA registration for a permanent part-time position. You will join a dedicated clinical team providing a full range of ophthalmic services, including cataract and glaucoma care.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, patient-focused and able to multitask in a busy practice. Above‑award pay, professional training and a supportive work environment are offered, with

Qualifications

• Registered/Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Live and have the right to work in Australia.
• Flexible with start and finish times.
• Experience in ophthalmic practice is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assist the Ophthalmologist in all patient-care aspects for efficient management.
• Conduct ophthalmic patient workups including visual acuity, dilation and intraocular pressure tests.

Skills

Nursing registration

Communication

Organisation

Autonomy

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

AHPRA registered nurse

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Ophthalmic Nurse
JOB TYPE: Permanent Part-Time

Townsville Eye Care is a well-established ophthalmic practice in Townsville, North Queensland. Working in our practice, our patients are offered a full range of ophthalmic services, including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, diabetic eye screening treatment, macular degeneration treatment, oculoplastic surgery, corneal surgery and more.

We are seeking a friendly, motivated and quick learning Registered/Enrolled Nurse with current registration with AHPRA to join our team in a permanent part-time capacity.

The successful applicant will have:

• A positive and proactive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You must be highly organised and have a high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to work as part of the practice team and autonomously
• A high level of care that is patient focused and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Reliable, efficient and able to work under pressure with a demonstrated capacity to multitask and manage competing demands.
• Flexibility with start and finish times
• A willingness to learn. Experience working in an ophthalmic practice will be an advantage but not essential as you will be working with an experienced clinical team who will provide the appropriate training.
• Sound judgement, combined with a calm, mature and professional attitude will be highly regarded.
• Live and have the right to work in Australia

What we offer you:

• An above award pay
• Professional training
• A friendly and thriving practice with an excellent, professional reputation

Roles and responsibilities:

• To set up and assist the Ophthalmologist in all aspects of patient care to enable efficient and effective patient management
• Conduct ophthalmic patient workups including screening of visual acuity, dilation, intraocular pressure tests, and medical history
• Screening tests including visual fields, OCT, tonometer, topography, and biometry
• Preparation, cleaning and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Preparation of local anaesthetic and other drugs.
• Assisting the Ophthalmologistwith minorprocedures
• Sterilising of medical instruments
• Maintaining medical stock supplies
• Maintaining emergency equipment and drugs.
• Support Administration staff as required