Staff Nurse - Oncology

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are hiring a Staff Nurse -Oncology to a leading Hospital in Dublin,Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care within the limits of professional competence, in accordance with hospital policies, NMBI standards, legal requirements and ethical principles.
  

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs, develop and deliver appropriate care plans, evaluate outcomes and support patients and families throughout diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge.
  

• Coordinate and support the safe administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) in collaboration with the Oncology NCHD, strictly adhering to approved protocols, medication safety procedures, infection prevention and risk management standards.
  

• Provide specialist oncology advice, education and support to patients, relatives and healthcare staff, including counselling, health education and guidance throughout the patient’s treatment and ongoing care.
  

• Exercise appropriate clinical judgement and decision-making, respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations, and refer patients to medical staff or other healthcare professionals when required.
  

• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential patient records and clinical documentation, and communicate relevant patient information clearly with nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams.
  

• Establish effective communication and coordination with Consultants, General Practitioners, Public Health Nurses, Palliative Care teams and other healthcare professionals, including providing telephone outreach support to patients following discharge.
  

• Promote a safe clinical environment by adhering to Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, SACT handling and disposal, risk management and incident reporting procedures.
  

• Contribute to quality improvement and best practice initiatives by participating in quality monitoring, reviewing and implementing updated practices, supporting policy changes and collaborating with the Quality and Risk team.
  

• Maintain ongoing professional development and specialist oncology knowledge through current literature, education, seminars and training, while supporting staff orientation, mentoring and in-service education as required.
  

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse with current registration on the NMBI live register.
  

• A recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent nursing qualification.
  

• Post-registration qualification in Oncology/Cancer Nursing is desirable and may be required for specialist oncology positions.
  

• Relevant post-registration clinical experience in oncology, preferably in an acute hospital setting.
  

• Knowledge and experience in the administration and management of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) is highly desirable.
  

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification may be required depending on the hospital and clinical area.
  

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in oncology/cancer care.
  

• Good knowledge of chemotherapy/SACT safety, infection prevention and control, medication management and patient safety.
  

• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
  

Benefits

• Top pay and great working conditions
  
• Immediate Start, Full-time Permanent
  

• Great professional development opportunity
  

• Continued education and training.