Joondalup Health Campus is a health care facility in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. The 722-bed hospital has featured combined public and private services since 1996. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.

Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. 

Lead, support, and grow our Ophthalmology Theatre team as a Clinical Nurse!

Are you an experienced perioperative nurse with a passion for Ophthalmology? Take the next step in your nursing career with Ramsay Health Care. 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

As our Clinical Nurse – Ophthalmology, you will take ownership of the specialty service. You will guide daily theatre operations, maintain a strong clinical presence, and serve as an inspiring mentor for our team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical leadership, direction, and hands-on support during complex ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Reviewing upcoming surgical lists in advance to ensure the preparation of all required equipment, instrumentation, implants, and consumables.
• Liaising directly with surgeons and key stakeholders regarding surgical preferences, specialized instrumentation, and emerging techniques.
• Overseeing the safe management and verification of intraocular lenses and specialised ophthalmic implants.
• Coordinating with Staff Development Nurses to lead orientation, clinical education, and competency assessments for our team.
• Promoting strict adherence to infection prevention protocols, hospital policies, and perioperative standards.
• Participating actively in clinical audits, specialty portfolios, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Optimising theatre workflow, case preparation, and room turnover to support seamless theatre efficiency.
• Fostering clear, respectful communication across the multidisciplinary team.

About you

You are a proactive, approachable, and clinically skilled nurse who takes pride in developing others. You anticipate theatre requirements with confidence and create a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.

Key requirements and capabilities include:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Extensive perioperative nursing experience, including strong scrub and scout capabilities.
• Substantial clinical experience and in-depth specialty knowledge in Ophthalmology theatres.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop colleagues.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• A steadfast commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and clinical governance.
• Previous experience in a Clinical Nurse, senior nursing, or team leader role (highly regarded).

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)

What’s in it for You:

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.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• 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. All applications must be lodged online.

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.