Registered Nurse Opportunity in Ophthalmology Emergency Department

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Ophthalmology Emergency Department at the Western Eye Hospital on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Western Eye Hospital is a specialist ophthalmic hospital providing Eye Emergency services for adults and children. We provide care to patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergency ophthalmic conditions, offering an excellent environment in which to develop specialist ophthalmic knowledge and clinical skills.

Working alongside our experienced nursing, medical, and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients throughout their journey. The role includes assessment and triage, delivery of nursing care, ophthalmic observations and diagnostic procedures, administration of medicines, patient education, and supporting safe and timely discharge.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients presenting with urgent and emergency ophthalmic conditions.
• Undertake the triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients presenting with eye-related complaints and injuries.
• Perform and accurately document clinical observations, recognising changes in a patient's condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Undertake ophthalmic nursing procedures and diagnostic tests, including the use of specialist equipment such as tonometers and visual acuity charts.
• Administer medicines safely and in accordance with Trust policies.
• Monitor patients throughout their Emergency Department journey and contribute to safe and timely discharge.
• Provide information, advice, and support to patients, relatives, and carers, acting as the patient's advocate where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, and wider multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, effective, and efficient care.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment, effective patient flow, audit, and continuous improvement within the department.
• Participate in education and professional development, including Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT), to develop specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills.