Staff Nurse - Day Oncology

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Lucan; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic in Dublin invites applications for a Staff Nurse in Oncology. The role is based at the Hermitage Clinic, on site in Lucan, and requires delivering high-quality nursing care within the Oncology department.

You will administer chemotherapy in line with policy and guidelines, participate in clinical care planning, supervise junior staff, and contribute to continuous quality improvement and patient-centred service delivery.

Qualifications

• Be registered in the general division of the NMBI.
• Post-registration nursing qualification (HDip or Postgrad) desirable.
• Recent oncology or hospital nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled practical nursing care to Oncology patients.
• Administer chemotherapeutic drugs per policy and DOH/NMBI guidelines.
• Monitor and manage chemotherapy toxicities and side effects.
• Escalate oncology emergencies as needed.
• Supervise junior nursing staff and support education.
• Participate in outpatient coordination and patient-centred care.

Skills

Nursing

Oncology

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NMBI general registration

Post-registration course (Higher Diploma or Postgrad)

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Location: On site / Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery
Salary: Negotiable salary

Job Title:

Staff Nurse

Department:

Oncology

Job Function:

Nursing

Reporting to:

CNM1 / CNM 2

Location:

Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic

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. The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.

Job Background/Context

The Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. The Oncology Department provides a range of services, and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in Oncology services.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Work as a member of the nursing team on day duty and perform duties as allocated by the Clinical Nurse Manager.
• 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, and NCCP standards keeping patient and staff safety a priority.
• Assessment and management of chemotherapy-related toxicities and side effects (e.g., neutropenic sepsis, infusion reactions, extravasation, nausea, mucositis).
• Recognition and escalation of oncology emergencies.
• Care and management of PICC line, Port-a-Caths, and central venous access devices.
• 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.
• Be aware of community-based support for oncology patients in the area.
• 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, keeping patient and staff safety a priority.
• Supervise the nursing practice of less experienced staff members of the nursing team and participate in the educational aspects of that practice.
• Be aware of the multifaceted needs of emergency, medical and surgical patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families.
• Ensure correct and economical use of Unit stocks and material and the safe and correct use of all equipment.
• Ensure the safe keeping of patient’s belongings in accordance with hospital policy where necessary.
• Document all necessary care given on the Meditech Patient information system.
• Oversee the Ward/Unit when requested to do so in the CNMs absence.
• Document and report to the CNM, in a timely and comprehensive manner, any incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints and participate in any subsequent investigation as requested.
• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as required.
• Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.
• Be willing to be deployed to other areas of the hospital if requested to do so.

Learning and Education

• Contribute to the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld including the development of an expanded scope of nursing practice.
• 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 and sharing knowledge with other staff members.
• Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and be available to provide orientation as deemed necessary, helping them to integrate as members of the Unit team.
• Assist in the training of nursing support staff.
• Identify and inform the Nursing Education and Practice Development Team of any training and professional development requirements.
• Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date.
• Comply with all HR system and policy requirements.

Quality Improvement and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all relevant Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multi-disciplinary team where required.
• Assist in promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department.
• Be aware of the core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and contribute to the monitoring of performance against these standards.
• Participate in the requirements of the hospital’s accreditation process.
• Participate in the requirements of the hospital’s risk management programme.
• Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients.Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings.
• Work with members of the Multidisciplinary team in devising Standard Operating Procedures for the development of the Unit.
• Assist in ensuring a culture of safety, promoting positive reporting of incidents and near misses; investigate and take remedial action on incidents or near misses involving patients and staff according to hospital policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Keep accurate, comprehensive, up-dated records and written reports as required and guided by NMBI recommendations.

Knowledge/ Experience

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
• Have at least one year’s recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting
• Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course or be in pursuit of same
• Clinical Skills
• Quality focus
• Clinical audit
• Teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge/ Experience

• A recognised post-registration nursing course - Higher Diploma or Post
• Grad course in Oncology or be in pursuit of same

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 role holder will be required to be flexible in this position and is expected to facilitate working additional hours on occasion, when requested.

The Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer