Staff Nurse- Oncology Day Unit

recruitNet; Sandyford; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded private health insurance

Employer pension contributions

Relocation support

Subsidised parking

Educational grants

Excellent career progression

Discounted healthcare for you and your

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring a Staff Nurse for an Oncology Day Unit in Dublin, Ireland. The role focuses on safe preparation and administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality cancer care.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered General Nurse with oncology experience, strong leadership and teaching abilities, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold a Registered General Nurse licence in good standing with the NMBI.
• Minimum of two years’ clinical experience preferred, with oncology experience considered an advantage.
• Demonstrate strong teaching ability, leadership skills, professional judgement, critical thinking, and problem-solving capability.
• Show evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe preparation and administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy in accordance with guidelines.
• Administer prescribed chemotherapy via cannula, PICC line, Hickman line, or Portacath.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to provide specialist oncology care and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Provide patient education on treatment plans, side effects, and self-care.

Skills

RN registration

Oncology experience

Teaching ability

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

NMBI registration

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 Day Unit into a Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe preparation and administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy in accordance with Department of Health guidelines, hospital policies, and evidence-based protocols.

Administer prescribed chemotherapy treatments via cannula, PICC line, Hickman line, or Portacath, ensuring adherence to clinical safety standards.

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist oncology care and ensure continuity of treatment for patients.

Provide comprehensive patient education regarding treatment plans, potential side effects, and self-care management, including written information where appropriate.

Assess, delegate, and supervise staff responsibilities in line with professional, legal, and departmental standards, ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.

Maintain clear communication with nursing management regarding unit requirements, incidents, complaints, and risk management issues.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, accreditation processes, and health promotion activities to enhance clinical standards and patient outcomes.

Ensure accurate and timely documentation, effective resource utilisation, and adherence to internal controls and governance frameworks.

Support staff development by acting as a preceptor/mentor, contributing to orientation programmes, identifying training needs, and participating in ongoing education initiatives.

Demonstrate professional accountability by maintaining a portfolio of learning, attending mandatory training, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and remaining flexible to meet service demands, including assisting other departments when required.

Requirements

Hold a Registered General Nurse licence in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

Minimum of two years’ clinical experience preferred, with oncology experience considered an advantage.

Demonstrate strong teaching ability, leadership skills, professional judgement, critical thinking, and problem-solving capability.

Show evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development.

Possess strong multitasking and effective time management skills.

Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Exhibit motivation, initiative, and an innovative approach to practice.

Fully funded private health insurance

Highly competitive salary

Employer pension contributions

Relocation support

Subsidised parking

Educational grants

Excellent career progression opportunities

Discounted healthcare for you and your immediate family