Eye Health Co-ordinator Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Eye Health Co-ordinator to provide clinical nursing leadership in Ophthalmic Nursing at our Outpatient Department.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with expertise in Ophthalmic Nursing to lead the delivery of high-quality patient care and improve access, coordination, and management of eye health services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide clinical assessment, coordination, and case management of outpatients in collaboration with Ophthalmology Consultants.
* Ensure the safe delivery of high-quality evidence-based patient-centered care, adhering to hospital protocols and procedures relating to clinical practice and environmental safety.
* Develop, deliver, and evaluate high-quality evidence-based education and training resources/materials for nursing staff, providing direct clinical support and supervision.
* Initiate, coordinate, and evaluate continuous quality improvement projects to reduce clinical variation in the delivery of patient care.
* Liaise with the Nurse Unit Manager and other team members to ensure effective communication regarding planned and unplanned changes in patient and clinic management.
Requirements:
* Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APRHA).
* At least three years postgraduate nursing experience, including two years of clinical experience within the specialty of Ophthalmic Nursing.
* Postgraduate tertiary qualifications in Ophthalmic Nursing or working towards same, including membership to AONA (Australian Ophthalmic Nursing Association).
* Demonstrated evidence of contribution to the development of clinical practice.
* Demonstrated evidence of high-level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated evidence of proven and effective organizational and time management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Current NSW driver's license.
What We Offer:
* 5 weeks paid annual leave per year/Monthly ADO.
* Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment.
* Novated leasing.
* Isolation & climate allowance.
* Fitness Passport.
* Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities.