Ophthalmic Assistant-Nurse Jobs

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset?
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility. We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities to grow.
For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.
Position Title: Ophthalmic Assistant-Nurse, Technician, Healthcare Professional, Medical Mobile Eye Care Unit (Eye Van)
Location: Sudbury and throughout Northern Ontario
Term: Full time, Contract (12months)
Salary Range: $29.77/h- $31.12/h
Date: April 12, 2023
Summary:
This position is responsible for the clinical excellence in the Medical Mobile Eye Care Unit (Eye Van) throughout Northern Ontario. The position plays a key role in ensuring outstanding patient experience. A key position on this team, as an Ophthalmic Assistant, you will work with the Eye Van team of staff and doctors to deliver high quality patient care by conducting health screening and testing, operating medical equipment, collaborating with medical professionals, engaging community partners, and supporting clinical operations related to the program. Extensive travel and consecutive over-night stays is required at multiple remote communities throughout Northern Ontario. This position is eligible for a travel per diem expense reimbursement.

• Provides age specific care to patients from toddlers through elderly
• Uses interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other customers
• Performs intake and registration tasks upon patient arrival and ensures patient consent is obtained as per program policies.
• Under the guidance of the Ophthalmologist in the ambulatory setting, provides excellent patient care.
• Performs tasks related to the pre/post Eye Van Tour.
• Maintains a positive culture of patient-centered care- working with the team to understand the program goals and objectives.
• Provides orientation for new Ophthalmologists, Residents, Medical and Ophthalmic related professional students (COMT, COT, Optometry) and program volunteers.
• Performs administrative duties, including, but not limited to, data input, documentation of assessments, OHIP/Billing, Incident/Health and Safety Reports, and completes various evaluations.
• Maintains sanitization practices for all equipment and clinic areas in between patient appointments.
• Perform visual acuity, Perform diagnostic testing under the supervision of physicians. These tests include visual field testing, ocular coherence Tomography, pachymetry, and intraocular pressure check and other related ocular tests.
• Coordinate’s pharmaceutical, medical supply, and surgical instruments inventories and ensures instruments are sterilized following set protocols.
• Travels to communities; prepares unit for clinics including set up and testing of medical equipment, and technology equipment and computer.
• Obtain patient past and present ocular and general medical history. Provide other patient services and education as requested by the physicians. Including referrals to other specialists and vision loss rehabilitation service and programs.
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
• Represents and participates in public relations activities under the guidance of the General Manager

Requirements
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Demonstrated the ability to conduct patient intake and assessments.
Knowledgeable about disabilities and all life stages (children to senior).

• Self-directed, organized, and excellent attention to detail.
• Mature and professional attitude
• Demonstrated decision making and professional judgement.

Experience and Education:
Post-Secondary Education in a health-related field (Nurse, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician, other healthcare disciplines will be considered based on experience and certification.

• Valid Ontario driver's license is an asset.
• Excellent verbal, written skills
• French language skills are an asset
• High level of competency in relevant computer applications

Benefits
Please Send the Application To: [email protected] and quote the job title in the subject line.
Please send cover letter and resume and mention how you learned of this position.
VLRC strives to establish and maintain an inclusive workplace and believes that the diversity of our workforce is an invaluable asset. VLRC is committed to following recruitment and selection practices based on merit, transparency, accessibility, and inclusion ensuring that all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment with VLRC.
To help ensure that this commitment is met, VLRC is committed to working with all candidates that require an accommodation. If you require an accommodation, please state in your cover letter what accommodation you require and VLRC will work with you to meet your needs at every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest in VLRC, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline to apply: Until filled.