Staff Nurse- Day Care Oncology
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Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive admission assessments screening toxicity grading and escalation of patients receiving SACT.
Plan and coordinate patient treatments in advance ensuring all necessary arrangements are in place before arrival.
Safely prepare handle administer and monitor SACT and other medications in accordance with established protocols.
Provide specialist oncology care including CVC management Cool Cap therapy wound care IV cannulation and fluid balance monitoring.
Monitor patients for pain adverse reactions and deterioration using appropriate escalation procedures and providing timely intervention.
Deliver patient-centred supportive care and education regarding SACT treatment potential side effects discharge requirements and follow-up care.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient documentation nursing care plans treatment records and telephone communication records.
Collaborate effectively with consultants the multidisciplinary team Clinical Nurse Managers and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and coordinated patient care.
Maintain high standards of professional practice confidentiality infection prevention and control medication safety and compliance with NMBI and hospital policies.
Support the education and development of colleagues and students through supervision training teaching audits accreditation activities and continuous professional development.
Registered on the General Division of the NMBI Register of Nurses.
Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
Candidate must have a valid SACT Passport
Demonstrated interest in procedural nursing with a willingness to develop new clinical skills.
Proven clinical competence and professional ability.
Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
Good IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Fluency in English is essential for the role.
A relevant nursing speciality qualification and experience in the specialised area are desirable.
Ability to manage clinical and non-clinical situations work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate a high level of responsibility and initiative.
Knowledge of quality improvement and risk management processes including investigation and reporting is desirable.
- Competitive salary
- Maternity Leave
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working pattern
- Allowance for weekend work
- The Employee Assistance Programmes.
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Registered on the General Division of the NMBI Register of Nurses. Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting. Candidate must have a valid SACT Passport Demonstrated interest in procedural nursing with a willingness to develop new clinical skills. Proven clinical competence and professional ability. Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills. Good IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. Fluency in English is essential for the role. A relevant nursing speciality qualification and experience in the specialised area are desirable. Ability to manage clinical and non-clinical situations work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate a high level of responsibility and initiative. Knowledge of quality improvement and risk management processes including investigation and reporting is desirable.
