Staff nurse - Oncology

Zohorecruit; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd invites applications for Staff Nurse-Oncology at a leading hospital in Dublin, Ireland. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours weekly, with responsibilities spanning direct patient care in oncology and palliative settings, chemotherapy administration, and outpatient clinic coordination.

We seek NMBI-registered nurses with at least one year acute hospital experience, BLS, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with NMBI in the general Nurses section.
• At least 1 year of post-registration nursing experience in an acute hospital.
• Chemotherapy proficiency is desirable; on-site training available.
• Consideration given to candidates with a post-registration oncology degree.
• Current Basic Life Support certification preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and IT literacy.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to oncology and palliative patients.
• Administer chemotherapy following local policies.
• Support patients and families with cancer care planning and coordination.
• Rostering flexibility between oncology day unit and inpatient unit.
• Coordinate the oncology outpatient clinic.
• Mentor less experienced staff and students.
• Promote safety and quality in nursing practice.

Skills

NMBI Registered

Oncology care

Chemotherapy administration

English proficiency

IT skills

Team coordination

Education

Post-registration Oncology Qualification

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are Hiring Staff Nurse-Oncology fora leading hospital in Dublin, Ireland. 37.5 hours per week(Fixed / Full-time)

Responsibilities

• Provide expert practical care to patients receiving oncology and palliative care. You should also take part in the oversight of the planning, execution, and assessment of individualised patient care, guaranteeing that the patient comes first.
  
• Ensure patient and staff safety by administering chemotherapy medications in compliance with local policy and guidelines.
  
• Recognise the complex requirements of patients with cancer and palliative care and offer them and their families a comprehensive support system.
  
• An adaptable rostering strategy and willingness to switch between the oncology day unit and the inpatient unit.
  
• Take part in the coordination of the oncology outpatient clinic.
  
• Recognise community-based resources for patients undergoing cancer and palliative care.
  
• Oversee the nursing practice of less seasoned staff members and student nurses, and take part in the practice's instructional components.
  

Requirements

• Complete enrolment in the general section of the NMBI-maintained Register of Nurses.
  
• A minimum of one year of recent, pertinent post-registration nursing experience in an acute hospital setting, either full-time or equivalent hours worked part-time.
  
• Chemotherapy proficiency is desirable but not necessary. On-site instruction will be provided.
  
• It is preferable to have completed or be willing to pursue a recognized post-registration nursing degree, such as a Higher Diploma or Post Grad program in Oncology.
  
• Possess or be pursuing a current Basic Life Support certification
  
• Strong professional and clinical aptitude
  
• IT abilities
  
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  
• Proficiency in speaking and writing in English.