Opthalmic Nurse at Sigma Consult

Job Description

• We are recruiting an Ophthalmic Nurse for one of our clients, an eye care centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.
• The centre is a leading eye care facility in Victoria Island, Lagos providing eye care services including surgery and other major optical services.

Primary Functions include

• Providing care for patients suffering from disorders of the eye.
• Working under the direct supervision of the clinic ophthalmologist
• Diagnose and treat various diseases that affect the human eye such as cataracts, partial or full blindness, eye trauma and glaucoma.
• Providing pre-operative care and prepare patients to undergo eye surgery.
• Responsible for gathering patients medical histories and performing pre-op assessments to develop a better understanding of the patients health profile prior to surgery.
• To investigate patient’s allergies and medical conditions before surgical procedure
• Provide the patient with some basic education about the procedure itself and the post-operative expectations.
• To assist the surgeon by maintaining a sterile surgical environment, preparing the patient in the correct position, handing the surgeon various surgical instruments and monitoring the patient's vital signs.

Basic Requirements

• Ophthalmic Nursing qualification
• Minimum of 3 years' experience
• Age range of 26-40 years.