Staff Nurse- Oncology Day Unit ( Chemotherapy Administration Unit )
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Job Summary
Provide safe compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy and systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) in the day unit.
Conduct comprehensive pre-treatment assessments including patient history observations blood results treatment protocols and fitness for chemotherapy.
Safely prepare administer and monitor chemotherapy and other anti-cancer treatments in accordance with prescribed protocols hospital policies and professional standards.
Monitor patients closely for treatment-related side effects adverse reactions and complications taking appropriate action and escalating concerns promptly.
Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans expected side effects symptom management infection prevention and when to seek medical assistance.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation including treatment administration patient assessments adverse reactions and nursing interventions.
Provide effective vascular access and line management including care of peripheral cannulas and central venous access devices while maintaining aseptic technique.
Collaborate effectively with oncologists pharmacists medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and patient-centred care.
Support the safe management of chemotherapy-related emergencies including hypersensitivity reactions extravasation and other acute complications in line with established protocols.
Participate in patient discharge follow-up arrangements clinical audits quality improvement infection prevention and ongoing professional development within the oncology service.
Current NMBI registration as a Registered General Nurse
Recognised nursing qualification
Minimum 3 year post registration nursing experience
Previous oncology or chemotherapy experience is desirable
Recent experience in an acute hospital setting
Knowledge of chemotherapy administration and oncology nursing practices
Knowledge of managing chemotherapy side effects and treatment related complications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Strong clinical organisational and time management skills
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 registration as a Registered General Nurse Recognised nursing qualification Minimum 3 year post registration nursing experience Previous oncology or chemotherapy experience is desirable Recent experience in an acute hospital setting Knowledge of chemotherapy administration and oncology nursing practices Knowledge of managing chemotherapy side effects and treatment related complications Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Strong clinical organisational and time management skills
