diff --git a/openpype/hosts/nuke/plugins/load/load_model.py b/openpype/hosts/nuke/plugins/load/load_model.py
index 74f0b9731b..44e8490d4c 100644
--- a/openpype/hosts/nuke/plugins/load/load_model.py
+++ b/openpype/hosts/nuke/plugins/load/load_model.py
@@ -61,10 +61,10 @@ class AlembicModelLoader(load.LoaderPlugin):
             )
             model_node.forceValidate()
 
-            # workaround to load all geo nodes, not just top level ones
-            model_node.knob("scene_view").setAllItems(
-                model_node.knob("scene_view").getAllItems(), True
-            )
+            # Ensure all items are imported and selected.
+            scene_view = model_node.knob('scene_view')
+            scene_view.setImportedItems(scene_view.getAllItems())
+            scene_view.setSelectedItems(scene_view.getAllItems())
 
             model_node["frame_rate"].setValue(float(fps))
 
@@ -148,10 +148,10 @@ class AlembicModelLoader(load.LoaderPlugin):
             model_node["frame_rate"].setValue(float(fps))
             model_node["file"].setValue(file)
 
-            # workaround to load all geo nodes, not just top level ones
-            model_node.knob("scene_view").setAllItems(
-                model_node.knob("scene_view").getAllItems(), True
-            )
+            # Ensure all items are imported and selected.
+            scene_view = model_node.knob('scene_view')
+            scene_view.setImportedItems(scene_view.getAllItems())
+            scene_view.setSelectedItems(scene_view.getAllItems())
 
             # workaround because nuke's bug is
             # not adding animation keys properly