Staff Nurse - Oncology Liaison Nurse Maternity Leave Cover

We will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

The staff nurse working within the Oncology Liaison Nurse ; Maternity Leave Coveris responsible for the delivery of a high standard of patient focused care.

Help meet the psychological, emotional and informational needs of cancer patients at the time of diagnosis, and throughout treatment.

The support will be provided in the following areas:

• Inpatient oncology unit.
  
• Oncology Day Unit.
  
• Throughout the hospital to patients who are referred to the Oncology Service via a consultant.
  
• Provide support to the family and significant others, through listening, problem solving, and education.
  
• Provide outreach support to patients at home.
  
• Access patients regarding their need for referral to specialist services.
  
• Collate and organize multidisciplinary meetings on a fortnightly basis or more often if required.
  
• Attend all multidisciplinary meetings.
  
• Foster good working relationships with all members of the oncology team.
  
• Maintain accurate clinical records (via meditech system), which comply with legislation and best practice.
  
• He or she will ensure that all cancer patients who are referred to the service are seen by the Oncology Liaison Nurse.
  
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge of and clinical expertise in the delivery of patient care.
  
• Be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

Nursing & Midwife Board of Ireland Registered General Nurse (NMBI) license in good standing.

Oncology Related post graduation qualification desirable

Experience

Two years clinical experience preferred.

Oncology experience preferred.

Candidates must possess teaching abilities, leadership qualities, professional judgment, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and a sense of professional development.

Must demonstrate multi-tasking ability.

Benefits