Ophthalmic Nurse

Overall Responsibility

The ophthalmic nurse will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients with ocular conditions and diseases/disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage patients with ocular conditions referred from general practitioners and primary healthcare units.
• Perform initial screening, monitor disease progression, and assist with early treatment of chronic ocular conditions.
• Perform primary, follow-up, and discharge assessments of patients who have undergone surgery for cataracts and other ocular diseases/disorders.
• Assist in managing children and adults with ocular conditions, functioning as both an educator and a practitioner.
• Assisting the Surgeons in performing ophthalmic surgeries.
• Carry out patient assessments before and after eye surgery
• Assist the opticians in conducting fittings for glasses and contact lenses
• Instruct patients how to properly care for eye injuries or disorders at home
• Administer optical medications.

Job Requirements & Skills

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing
• Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• At least one year’s experience working in a similar position

Method of Application

• Interested candidates are to email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY; including names and contacts of three references, to [email protected] on or before 9 th March 2023.
• The email subject line MUST include the position title being applied for e.g., “HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER”
• Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification