About This Role
This role involves delivering experienced and compassionate nursing care within the Oncology Day Care Department of a leading private hospital. The position suits an Oncology Staff Nurse committed to providing safe, personalized, and high-quality care to patients throughout their treatment journey, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to oncology patients
- Administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy in accordance with the SACT Passport framework, hospital policies and recognised clinical standards
- Assess and prepare patients before treatment and monitor them closely during and following treatment
- Recognise and respond appropriately to adverse reactions, treatment-related complications and changes in a patient’s condition
- Provide clear information, reassurance and emotional support to patients and their families
- Maintain accurate, confidential and timely clinical documentation
- Work collaboratively with consultants, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Promote medication safety, infection prevention and high standards of clinical governance
- Contribute to a welcoming, respectful and supportive environment for patients and colleagues
Requirements
- Registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Hold a valid and up-to-date SACT Passport
- Relevant experience in oncology, haematology, chemotherapy or a comparable acute hospital environment
- Experience administering systemic anti-cancer therapy
- Demonstrate strong clinical assessment, medication-management and patient-care skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Work effectively and professionally as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Committed to delivering safe, dignified and patient-centred care
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Already hold the legal right to work in Ireland, as visa sponsorship is not available
Nice to have:
- Previous experience within an Oncology Day Care Unit
- A postgraduate qualification or specialist training in oncology nursing
- Current competency in venepuncture, cannulation and the management of central venous access devices
- Up-to-date training in anaphylaxis recognition and emergency management
Benefits
- A modern and well-equipped clinical environment
- A supportive and welcoming multidisciplinary team
- Access to ongoing professional development and continuing education
