Ophthalmology Nurse

recruitNet; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance

Relocation expenses

Maternity Leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment and is hiring an Ophthalmology Nurse into our Hospital in Cork, Ireland. The role involves providing ophthalmic nursing care for eye conditions, administering eye medications, and supporting ophthalmologists during assessments and operations.

You will maintain patient records, conduct diagnostic tests such as tonometry and visual field tests, educate patients on eye care, and coordinate with other medical professionals to ensure

Qualifications

• Registered general nurse with NMBI live register.
• Minimum of three years acute care nursing after graduation.
• Strong morals and dedication to patient safety and excellence.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexible with proven multitasking ability.
• Understanding of general surgery and ophthalmology procedures.
• Self-driven and dedicated to continuous professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide ophthalmic nursing care for eye conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts.
• Administer eye medications as drops, ointments, and injections.
• Perform diagnostic tests: tonometry and visual field testing.
• Educate patients on eye care regimens and treatment options.
• Maintain thorough patient records and coordinate with ophthalmologists.
• Support ophthalmologists during operations and assessments.
• Coordinate with other medical professionals to ensure best patient care.
• Support patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Patient safety

Professional growth

Education

NMBI registered nurse

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are hiringOphthalmology Nurse intoourHospital in Cork, Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Patients with eye conditions include glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and other vision impairments need receive ophthalmic nursing care.
• Treat eye diseases by administering drugs in the form of drops, ointments, and injections.
• To evaluate a patient's eyesight and eye health, conduct diagnostic procedures such tonometry and visual field tests.
• Inform patients on their eye care regimens and treatment options.
• Track patient development and inform ophthalmologists for additional assessment.
• Provide patients having eye surgery with preoperative and after care.
• Help ophthalmologists with operations and assessments.
• Keep thorough patient records and keep track of all the care you give.
• To guarantee that the patient receives the best care possible, coordinate with other medical professionals.
• Offer patients and their families support and direction.

Requirements

• A registered general nurse with NMBI on the live register
• A minimum of three years of acute care nursing experience after graduation is required.
• Strong morals and dedication to patient safety and excellence.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexible having a track record of multitasking.
• Current understanding of general surgery and ophthalmology procedures, both before and after treatment
• Self-driven and dedicated to continuous professional growth

• Education Assistance programmes
• Competitive salary comparable to HSE rates
• Relocation expenses
• Maternity Leave
• Excellent Contribution Pension Scheme
• Flexible working patterns available
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme in conjunction with VHI