Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Oncology Day Unit
Job Summary
- Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the Oncology Day Unit ensuring safe high-quality patient care.
- Assess patient care needs allocate workloads and delegate duties according to staff competencies and professional guidelines.
- Administer chemotherapy cytotoxic medications IV cannulation and venepuncture in line with hospital policies and safety protocols.
- Provide patient and family education on chemotherapy treatments care plans and available cancer support services.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation monitor risk management processes and manage complaints effectively.
- Lead supervise and support nursing staff healthcare assistants and students while promoting professional development and evidence-based practice.
- Communicate effectively with the Clinical Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Participate in staff orientation clinical education mandatory training and performance reviews to maintain high clinical standards.
- Promote compliance with NMBI standards HSE guidelines hospital policies and quality improvement initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative patient-centred environment through strong leadership teamwork and continuous service improvement.
- Current NMBI General Nurse registration in good standing.
- Recognised post-registration qualification in Oncology Nursing.
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience in Oncology Nursing with 5 years experience preferred.
- Competency in venepuncture cannulation and the administration of cytotoxic drugs.
- Recent and relevant experience in an acute hospital oncology setting.
- Strong leadership teaching critical thinking problem-solving and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of change management principles and national nursing strategies.
- Strong planning organisational and time management skills with a flexible approach to rostering and rotations.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and keeping up to date with advances in oncology nursing.
Fully funded private health insurance
Highly competitive salary
Employer pension contributions
Relocation support
Subsidised parking
Educational grants
Ongoing continuous professional development
Excellent career progression opportunities
Discounted healthcare for you and your immediate family
Required Skills:
Current NMBI General Nurse registration in good standing. Recognised post-registration qualification in Oncology Nursing. Minimum 3 years clinical experience in Oncology Nursing with 5 years experience preferred. Competency in venepuncture cannulation and the administration of cytotoxic drugs. Recent and relevant experience in an acute hospital oncology setting. Strong leadership teaching critical thinking problem-solving and multitasking skills. Excellent communication interpersonal and multidisciplinary teamwork skills. Knowledge of change management principles and national nursing strategies. Strong planning organisational and time management skills with a flexible approach to rostering and rotations. Commitment to continuing professional development and keeping up to date with advances in oncology nursing.