rEGISTERED NURSE

Vision Executives are hiring a Registered Nurse for a private ophthalmology clinic. The candidate will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic service at the company, including surgery. They will provide excellent care to all patients with specific responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment, peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital. They will also assist with minor operations.
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This position is based in the UK and comes with a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to pro-actively identify potential problems during the patients’ clinical pathway that require Consultant / Surgeon input.
• Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
• Provide pre and post-operative instructions to patients/carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
• Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
• Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.
• Maintain an awareness of the need to deliver care in a manner which demonstrates dignity and respect, this includes the provision of an appropriate level of privacy at all times.
• Ensure effective communication is maintained with patients, relatives, carers, visitors, staff and others.
• Provide initial emergency care within level of competency and training.
• Help to control and minimise the risk of cross infection by following the organisations’ Uniform Policy, and all procedures, policies and guidelines for the maintenance of a clean working environment, including decontamination and sterilisation of equipment.
• Assist with the organisation of notes and hospital lists to ensure safe and smooth running of hospital schedules.
• Ensure that all clinical documentation is completed legibly and comprehensively to agreed organisational and NMC standards and guidelines.
• Observe patient confidentiality at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998), Caldicott principles (2013-updated) and the organisational standards for Information governance.

The candidate will be a registered general nurse, have a current NMC registration and at least 1 year post qualification nursing experience. Previous experience in Ophthalmology, Theatre, General surgery or Outpatients is required

To apply for this position please email us, call us or submit your CV via our contact page quoting the vacancy reference: R2006RN.