Responsibilities or duties

• Provide specialized nursing care to patients with eye conditions in clinic and procedural areas
• Assist ophthalmologists during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures (e.g., slit lamp exams, visual field tests, intravitreal injections)
• Prepare patients for ophthalmic procedures, including pre- and post-operative care
• Conduct and document visual acuity assessments and basic eye examinations
• Administer ophthalmic medications and monitor patient response
• Educate patients and families on eye care, treatment plans, and medication use
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards in all procedures.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of ophthalmic equipment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) activities.
• Assist ophthalmologists during eye examinations and surgical procedures

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Diploma in KRN, KRCHN, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Care Nursing or any other certification in Ophthalmic Nursing Care will be an advantage.
• Valid Nursing practice license

Experience needed

• At least 3 years acute care hospital working experience.
• Minimum 1-year clinical experience eye care clinic.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, administrative & customer care skills.

• Provide specialized nursing care to patients with eye conditions in clinic and procedural areas
• Assist ophthalmologists during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures (e.g., slit lamp exams, visual field tests, intravitreal injections)
• Prepare patients for ophthalmic procedures, including pre- and post-operative care
• Conduct and document visual acuity assessments and basic eye examinations
• Administer ophthalmic medications and monitor patient response
• Educate patients and families on eye care, treatment plans, and medication use
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards in all procedures.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of ophthalmic equipment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) activities.
• Assist ophthalmologists during eye examinations and surgical procedures

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent customer care skills

• Diploma in KRN, KRCHN, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Care Nursing or any other certification in Ophthalmic Nursing Care will be an advantage.
• Valid Nursing practice license