Staff Nurse - Oncology Day Care

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Poole is looking for a registered nurse specializing in oncology. The ideal candidate must have a valid registration with the NMC and demonstrate effective communication and time management skills. Responsibilities include administering systemic anti-cancer therapy and caring for patients undergoing cancer treatments. Applicants should have a minimum of one year of post-registration experience and must be flexible in shifting across services as needed. A recognized oncology course is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years post-registration experience.
• Knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments and willingness to learn.
• Experience with acute oncology emergencies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Flexibility/Adaptability

Cannulation and phlebotomy

Clinical decision-making

Education

Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)

Job description

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)

Desirable criteria

• Recognised Oncology / Haematology course

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Anatomy and Physiology for relevant clinical area
• To have knowledge of systemic anti-cancer Treatments and the administration of these or a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of acute oncology Emergencies, care and treatment

Desirable criteria

• Care of patient receiving radiotherapy
• Care of immuno-compromised patient

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 1 years post-registration experience
• Administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy or (willingness to learn)
• Acute Oncology including Oncology / Haematology emergencies or (willingness to learn)

Desirable criteria

• Previous care of oncology patients

Other

Essential criteria

• Cannulation and phlebotomy
• Effective communication skills – both written and verbal / non-verbal
• Excellent time management skills
• Flexibility / Adaptability to be able to work across the Directorate as required to meet patient needs
• Intravenous administration of drugs
• Decision making skills – clinical and non-clinical

Desirable criteria

• Recognised cytotoxic systemic anticancer treatment course
• Ability to manage resources
• Use of Hickman and PICC lines