Clinical Nurse - Theatre Ophthalmology
Ramsay Health Care · Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
Lead, support, and grow our Ophthalmology Theatre team as a Clinical Nurse!
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse to deliver specialty expertise and clinical leadership within our perioperative department.
In this key role, you will work collaboratively with our nursing leaders, surgeons, anaesthetists, educators, and theatre colleagues to ensure the safe, efficient, and exceptional delivery of ophthalmic surgical care.
About the role
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a specialised area of practice, work closely with surgeons and contribute to the continued growth and development of our ophthalmology service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing clinical leadership and hands-on support during ophthalmic procedures.
- Reviewing surgical lists and ensuring all equipment, instruments, implants and consumables are ready.
- Liaising with surgeons regarding preferences, specialised equipment and emerging techniques.
- Overseeing the safe management and verification of intraocular lenses and ophthalmic implants.
- Supporting staff orientation, education, mentoring and competency development.
- Maintaining high standards of infection prevention, patient safety and clinical practice.
- Contributing to clinical audits, quality improvement and specialty development.
- Coordinating theatre workflow and promoting effective communication across the team.
About You
We’re looking for a confident, approachable and clinically skilled nurse who enjoys sharing their knowledge, mentoring colleagues and helping create a positive, supportive theatre environment.
You’ll bring strong perioperative experience, particularly in scrub and scout, along with specialist knowledge of ophthalmology procedures. You’ll be someone who can think ahead, anticipate the needs of the theatre team and help ensure every patient receives safe, high-quality care.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Significant perioperative nursing experience, with strong scrub and scout skills.
- Sound clinical knowledge and experience in ophthalmology theatres.
- The confidence and ability to guide, support and mentor other nurses.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Excellent organisational, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- A genuine commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Previous experience in a Clinical Nurse, senior nursing or team leadership role will be highly regarded.
You will also need:
- A National Police Check completed within the past 12 months.
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in their clinical practice, enjoys being part of a collaborative team and wants to make a positive contribution to both patient care and the development of others.
Remuneration
On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from: $56.40 – 59.93 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (WA Clinical Nurse/Midwife Level 2 gr1-gr4)
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
About Us
Joondalup Health Campus is a 722-bed hospital located in Perth's northern suburbs, providing both public and private healthcare services since 1996. Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, the campus is part of one of Australia's largest private hospital networks.
Ramsay Health Care provides high-quality healthcare to millions of people each year across Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. Our philosophy of “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to creating a supportive, values-led workplace where our people feel valued and have opportunities to grow.
When you join Ramsay, you'll be part of a team that supports your professional development, encourages career progression and is passionate about making a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today with an updated resume.
For any inquiries reach out to McDermottShannon@ramsayhealth.com.au, please note agency applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 10th November 2026
Reference number: JR116724
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.