Staff Nurse- Day Care 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 - Day Care Oncology to our Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Candidate must have a valid SACT Passport

        Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive admission assessments, screening, toxicity grading, and escalation of patients receiving SACT.
  

• Plan and coordinate patient treatments in advance, ensuring all necessary arrangements are in place before arrival.
  

• Safely prepare, handle, administer, and monitor SACT and other medications in accordance with established protocols.
  

• Provide specialist oncology care, including CVC management, Cool Cap therapy, wound care, IV cannulation, and fluid balance monitoring.
  

• Monitor patients for pain, adverse reactions, and deterioration, using appropriate escalation procedures and providing timely intervention.
  

• Deliver patient-centred supportive care and education regarding SACT treatment, potential side effects, discharge requirements, and follow-up care.
  

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient documentation, nursing care plans, treatment records, and telephone communication records.
  

• Collaborate effectively with consultants, the multidisciplinary team, Clinical Nurse Managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and coordinated patient care.
  

• Maintain high standards of professional practice, confidentiality, infection prevention and control, medication safety, and compliance with NMBI and hospital policies.
  

• Support the education and development of colleagues and students through supervision, training, teaching, audits, accreditation activities, and continuous professional development.
  
  

Requirements

• Registered on the General Division of the NMBI Register of Nurses.
  

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
  

• Candidate must have a valid SACT Passport
  

• Demonstrated interest in procedural nursing, with a willingness to develop new clinical skills.
  

• Proven clinical competence and professional ability.
  

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
  

• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  

• Fluency in English is essential for the role.
  

• A relevant nursing speciality qualification and experience in the specialised area are desirable.
  

• Ability to manage clinical and non-clinical situations, work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate a high level of responsibility and initiative.
  

• Knowledge of quality improvement and risk management processes, including investigation and reporting, is desirable.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
  

• Maternity Leave
  

• Pension scheme
  

• Flexible working pattern
  

•  Allowance for weekend work
  

• The Employee Assistance Programmes.