Registered Nurse – Ophthalmology Surgical Theatre

About the role

The Registered Nurse will provide specialised ophthalmic nursing care to patients undergoing eye assessments, treatments and procedures at Moorfields Eye Hospital Center, Abu Dhabi. The role supports consultants during clinical and diagnostic procedures, educates patients and families, monitors outcomes and ensures a safe, compassionate and efficient care experience in line with organisational and DOH standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists during diagnostic, therapeutic and minor surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort and positive clinical outcomes.
• Prepare patients, instruments, equipment, consumables and implants for ophthalmic procedures and surgeries.
• Perform scrub and circulating nurse duties during ophthalmic surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to surgical safety standards.
• Administer medications and provide pre‑ and post‑procedure nursing care in accordance with approved clinical protocols.
• Educate patients and families on eye health, treatment plans, medication management, postoperative care and preventive practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a valid UAE nursing licence (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Previous ophthalmology operating theatre experience is essential.
• Experience in scrub and/or circulating nursing, preferably with cataract surgery.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention, aseptic technique and surgical safety.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; Arabic‑speaking candidates are preferred.

Required skills

• Scrub nursing for ophthalmic procedures.
• Circulating nursing in a surgical theatre.
• Ophthalmic surgical procedures, especially cataract surgery.
• Infection prevention and aseptic technique.
• Surgical safety protocols.