Assistant Nursing Officer (Ophthalmology)

Reference: HRM 72/173/15 - Mbale RRH

Reports to: Nursing Officer (Ophthalmology)

Qualifications: i. Diploma in Nursing from a recognized training institution. ii. Certificate in Ophthalmic Nursing from a recognized institution. Other

Good communication and interpersonal skills. Duties and

a) Provides nursing care to patients with ophthalmic conditions. b) Assesses patients and implements prescribed nursing care plans. c) Administers prescribed medicines and treatments and monitors patients' responses. d) Assists in ophthalmic examinations, procedures and surgical interventions.

e) Provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care to ophthalmic patients. f) Provides health education and counselling to patients and caregivers on eye care and treatment. g) Maintains accurate and up-to-date nursing records and reports. h) Observes infection prevention and control measures in the Ophthalmology Unit. i) Participates in clinical rounds and multidisciplinary patient management. j) Assists in maintaining and accounting for ophthalmic equipment, supplies and medicines. k) Participates in continuous professional development and quality improvement activities. l) Supervises and guides nursing students and support staff as assigned. m) Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.