Clinical Nurse Specialist – Oncology

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We are hiring a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Oncology for our hospital in Dublin,Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, practical, and patient-centred care to Oncology and Palliative Care patients.
  

• Participate in the assessment, planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of individualised patient care.
  

• Administer chemotherapy safely in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
  

• Provide holistic care and emotional support to oncology and palliative patients and their families, considering their complex needs.
  

• Maintain flexibility with rostering and rotate between the inpatient unit and Oncology Day Unit as required.
  

• Participate in the coordination of oncology outpatient clinics and maintain awareness of available community-based support services.
  

• Supervise and support less experienced nurses and student nurses, contributing to their education and clinical development.
  

• Provide holistic care to emergency, medical, and surgical patients and their families when required.
  

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
  

• Practise in accordance with NMBI Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines, and all relevant hospital policies and procedures.
  

Requirements

• Full registration in the General Division of the NMBI Register of Nurses.
  

• Minimum 1 year of recent post-registration nursing experience in an acute hospital setting.
  

• Chemotherapy experience is preferred but not essential, as on-site training will be provided.
  

• A recognised post-registration qualification in Oncology, such as a Higher Diploma or Postgraduate course, is desirable, or willingness to undertake one.
  

• Current Basic Life Support certification or willingness to complete the course.
  

• Strong clinical and professional skills, with good IT, interpersonal, communication, and English language skills.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
  

• Onsite parking
  

• Pension
  

• Annual bonus
  

• Discounted café
  

• Sports and Social club
  

• Employee Assistance Programme
  

• Discounted onsite pharmacy