Oncology Liaison Nurse
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Job Summary
Provide psychological emotional and informational support to cancer patients from diagnosis through treatment across inpatient units day services and hospital-wide referrals.
Support families and significant others through listening education problem-solving and advocacy.
Deliver outreach support to patients at home and assess the need for referral to specialist and support services.
Act as the central liaison for oncology patients ensuring all referred patients are seen and supported appropriately.
Coordinate attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings ensuring accurate case submission and follow-up.
Maintain comprehensive accurate and timely clinical documentation on Meditech including all patient and family interactions and treatment plan changes.
Demonstrate specialist oncology knowledge and clinical expertise while working within hospital policies procedures and scope of practice.
Actively contribute to the development implementation and review of oncology policies procedures and nursing guidelines.
Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients including providing uncomplicated test results and education throughout the care pathway.
Coordinate genetic testing molecular profiling and OncoType testing including consent database management follow-up and result dissemination.
Requirements
Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing.
Masters qualification in Oncology Nursing.
Minimum of five years post-registration nursing experience.
At least three years experience in medical oncology.
Evidence of management or leadership development.
Excellent communication time management and organisational skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently manage a caseload.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and initiate and manage change.
Strong IT and computer skills.
Qualification in teaching and assessing in clinical practice.
Experience in research or evidence-based practice activities.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Private health insurance
- Pension plan
- Education grants
- Career progression
- Staff parking
- Relocation support.
Required Skills:
Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing. Masters qualification in Oncology Nursing. Minimum of five years post-registration nursing experience. At least three years experience in medical oncology. Evidence of management or leadership development. Excellent communication time management and organisational skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently manage a caseload. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and initiate and manage change. Strong IT and computer skills. Qualification in teaching and assessing in clinical practice. Experience in research or evidence-based practice activities.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Life Support
- ICU Experience
- Infusion Experience
- Triage
- TFS
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Critical Care Experience
- Epic
- Medication Administration
