Staff Nurse - Oncology Day Unit (Full Time/Part Time)Blackrock Health Hermitage ClinicLocation: On site / Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Job Type: Permanent / Full or Part-time
Sector and Subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery
Salary: Negotiable Salary
The Hermitage Clinic is an acute care hospital with 110 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 7 bed ICU, an Emergency Department, many outpatient services, and a wide range of modern technically complex medical diagnostic and treatment facilities, providing high quality patient care.
Job Title: Staff Nurse - Oncology Day Unit
Department: Oncology
Job Function: Nursing
Reporting to: ADON Oncology
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday
Job Purpose: The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Oncology nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Staff Nurse in Oncology will demonstrate strong clinical skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital.
Key Responsibilities: Operations Work as a member of the nursing team on day duty and perform duties as allocated by the Clinical Nurse Manager 2.Deliver skilled practical care to Oncology patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, ensuring a patient centred focus.Administer chemotherapeutic drugs in accordance with local policy and Department of Health guidelines, keeping patient and staff safety a priority.Be aware of the multifaceted needs of oncology patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families.Participate in oncology outpatient clinic co-ordination.Ensure that controlled drug records are kept in accordance with standard recognised legal and professional practice.Ensure safe practice is adhered to in the storage and administration of all drugs in accordance with local policy and Department of Health / NMBI guidelines.Supervise the nursing practice of less experienced staff members of the nursing team and participate in the educational aspects of that practice.Keep accurate, comprehensive, up-dated records and written reports as required and guided by NMBI recommendations.Document all necessary care given on the Meditech Patient information system.Document and report to the CNM, in a timely and comprehensive manner, any incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints.Learning and Education Contribute to the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld.Take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research.Attend and participate in staff development programmes on an ongoing basis.Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and be available to provide orientation as deemed necessary.Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatory training is in date.Quality Improvement and Risk Management Ensure compliance with all relevant Hermitage Medical Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.Participate in the continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices.Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients.Work with members of the Multidisciplinary team in devising Standard Operating Procedures for the development of the Unit.Knowledge/Experience Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI.Have at least one years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience in an acute hospital setting.A recognised post-registration nursing course in Oncology or be in pursuit of same.Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course or be willing to undertake it.This Job Description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the position and is subject to regular review and amendment. The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation.
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