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Professional Nurse (Specialty)- Opthalmology Grade 1
Grade 12, Basic Diploma/Degree accredited with SANC in terms of R425 that allows with registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the relevant specialty, Ophthalmic Nursing Science. Current registration with SANC. Must be computer literate. Certificate in refraction services will be an added advantage.
Duties :
Demonstrate an understanding of Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Perform all ophthalmic nursing practices in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility aimed at improving eye health and elimination of avoidable visual impairment and blindness, screening of all patients performing visual acuity. Assist optometrist with bookings and issuing of assistive devices. Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care techniques.
Effective utilization resources, participate in training and research. Provision of support in nursing services, maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development (CPD). Maintain constructive working relations with other stakeholders and multi-disciplinary team. Be able to act on behalf of operational manager.
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