Oncology Nurse

Role & responsibilities

• Implements and maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Ensure continuity of high standards of evidence based nursing care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients and their families.
• Ensures the evaluation and preparation of patients for Hematopoietic Stem Cell (HSC) transplantation, cellular therapies, and long-term management of patients post-treatment.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in intravenous access, the management of central venous catheter, venepuncture, and chemotherapy delivery, including the management of anaphylaxis and extravasations.
• Practice advanced life support in order to facilitate rapid stabilization and the appropriate ongoing management of patients who develop acute treatment complications.
• Refer patients who present with most complex needs to the appropriate specialist including their families who require more in-depth support and counseling.
• Ensure all patients are fully informed of the risks and benefits of proposed procedures / treatments contributing to the process securing informed consent.
• Achieve a range of clinical competencies as required to fulfill the role.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls in a pleasant professional manner.
• Observes and utilizes infection control guidelines in patient care. Observe IC standards in handling of all instruments and specimen.
• Educate, supervise and guide junior nurses in giving health education to the patients and family.
• Maintain hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the health care procedures.
• Attends meetings and participates in committees as required.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Preferred candidate profile

- Registered Nurse with a minimum of 1 year of experience in Oncology Nursing

- Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care in an oncology setting