Ocular Nursing officer at Skipper Eye-Q Hospitals Nigeria Limited (2 Openings) in Nigeria

Overview

An ocular nursing officer's duties comprise of helping with eye exams, managing treatments and medications, patient education on eye health, pre-operative project setup, and detail-oriented document-keeping. Key qualifications are a registered ocular nursing officer certification, a valid ocular nursing permit, and clear articulation competencies, with a robust emphasis on compassion and meticulousness.

Patient Education:

• Offering information and guidance on eye health.
• Counselling patients on their requirement and management strategies.
• Teaching patients and families on post-standardized process care.

Recordkeeping & Management:

• Preserving precise and current patient records.
• Managing with other departments and employees for patient care.
• Executing necessary recordkeeping according to regulatory framework.

Tools & Environment:

Operating and supervising expert medical tools. Making sure the clinical environment is clean and structured.

Role expectations

• Education: An ocular nursing certification (e.g., ocular nursing academic qualification) is crucial.
• Licensure: A valid ocular nursing permit is essential-possess.
• Expertise: 3 years prior expertise as a nursing officer, especially in ophthalmology, is often necessary.

Competencies:

• Clinical competencies: Capability to deliver crucial eye tests and manage treatments.
• Information exchange: Outstanding verbal and professional writing competencies to interact with patients, families, and the cross-functional team.
• Interpersonal: Patience and compassion are critical for offering quality patient care.
• Meticulousness: Necessary for precise document-keeping and supervising patient advancement.
• Collaboration: Capability to operate productively with ophthalmologists and other healthcare experts.