Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology Outpatients

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology Outpatients Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Christchurch, South Island 3d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Shifts within clinic opening hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday toFriday Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. About the Role We are looking foran enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join us in Ophthalmology Outpatients. Weoffer a great team environment and are supportive of professional development. As a RegisteredNurse in the eye clinic, you'll be responsible for: Undertaking ophthalmic assessment on a wide range of patients, withvarying ophthalmic conditions, both acute and chronic. Managing acutely unwell patients that present from the communityand the ward. Performing a variety of different scans and technical assessmentson patients and assist nurses and doctors with sterile procedures andassessments. Working alongside a House Officer to undertake preadmissionassessments on patients requiring surgery. Providing the patient with education about the surgery andpost-operative needs. Undertakingexpanded nursing roles like intravitreal injections and cornealcross-linking after undergoing the required training Please note thisrole is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not applyif you are notcurrentlyemployed by Health New Zealand. About theService ChristchurchOutpatients works across four floors of our purpose-built facility. We providenursing support and care for up to thirty different Specialities. The EyeClinic is a very busy and demanding service that is staffed by a dedicated teamof Nurses, Orthoptists, Optometrists and Technicians who work closely with ourhighly skilled and specialised Ophthalmologists to meet the eye health needs ofthe people of Canterbury. About You 1+ years' experience in Ophthalmology Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability tobuild effective relationships with a strong patient focus Ability to work under pressure Excellent time management and attention to detail Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Adaptable, flexible and solution focused Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a currentAnnual Practising Certificate (APC) Working atHealth New Zealand Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people ofNew Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that weare better positioned to understand and service our community. Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr