Radiotherapy CNS / Liaison Nurse

recruitNet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension contributions

Relocation support

Parking subsidy

Educational grants

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Family health benefits

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking a Radiotherapy CNS / Liaison Nurse for a hospital in Dublin. The role covers patient assessment, administration of radiotherapy treatments, education for patients and families, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will hold NMBI registration, with postgraduate oncology qualifications and at least five years of nursing experience including oncology. Relocation support and a highly competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold NMBI registration in good standing.
• Postgraduate Oncology qualification or Master in Radiotherapy.
• Minimum five years nursing experience, including three in oncology.
• Experience in acute hospital setting and change management.

Responsibilities

• Assess nursing needs, histories, and develop care plans.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based care to radiotherapy patients.
• Monitor patient status and report changes promptly.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and side effects.
• Coordinate with MDT and ensure proper handovers.
• Participate in governance, audits, and quality initiatives.
• Support staff development and student supervision.
• Maintain records and uphold infection control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

NMBI Registered Nurse (RGN)

Postgraduate Oncology

Masters in Radiotherapy

Job description

Radiotherapy CNS / Liaison NursePermanent | Full-TimeDublin, Ireland

RecruitNet International Ltd is a leading healthcare recruitment agency, connecting both local and international professionals with top-tier opportunities across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community services.

We are currently seeking a Radiotherapy CNS / Liaison Nurse to join a well-established hospital in Dublin.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess patients' individual nursing needs, obtain clinical histories, identify nursing diagnoses and develop, implement and evaluate appropriate patient-centred care plans.
• Deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing radiotherapy, including administering prescribed treatments and medications in accordance with medical instructions and hospital policies.
• Monitor and document patients' physiological conditions, symptoms, behaviours and responses to treatment, identifying complications and promptly reporting any changes in clinical status.
• Educate patients and their families about radiotherapy procedures, potential side effects, treatment plans and relevant healthcare instructions, ensuring their understanding and compliance.
• Assess and manage radiation therapy-related side effects, provide appropriate nursing interventions and offer emotional support, referring patients to relevant hospital and community support services when required.
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures, maintain accurate patient records, ensure confidentiality and uphold infection prevention, aseptic techniques and patient safety standards.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, attend MDT meetings, maintain clear clinical handovers and communicate patient care requirements with relevant hospital departments.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, risk management, audits and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with NMBI standards, hospital policies and professional guidelines.
• Support staff development through clinical teaching, mentoring, student supervision, induction programmes and professional education while maintaining personal learning and development through training and performance reviews.
• Maintain professional conduct, effective time management, appropriate documentation and flexibility in meeting departmental requirements, including attending mandatory training and staff meetings and undertaking additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Must hold current registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), formerly An Bord Altranais, in good standing.
• Hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Oncology or a Master's qualification in Radiotherapy.
• Have a minimum of five years' clinical nursing experience, including at least three years' experience in an oncology setting.
• Demonstrate recent and relevant clinical experience in the specialised area, preferably within an acute hospital environment.
• Have experience in implementing new services, introducing improved working practices and supporting organisational change.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, teamwork and delegation skills, with the ability to motivate, supervise and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly and professionally.
• Demonstrate effective planning, organisation, time management and multitasking abilities, with flexibility to accommodate rotations and rostering requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments within the speciality, relevant national healthcare strategies and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality patient care, treating patients, relatives and colleagues with empathy, dignity and respect.

Benefits

• Fully funded private health insurance
• Highly competitive salary
• Employer pension contributions
• Relocation support
• Subsidised parking
• Educational grants
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Discounted healthcare for employees and their immediate family