Nurse

CanKids KidsCan; Bikaner; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CanKids KidsCan is seeking a Pediatric Oncology Nurse to deliver compassionate care for children undergoing cancer treatment in a dynamic healthcare setting. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, administer chemotherapy safely, maintain precise records, and support families throughout the treatment journey.

The role emphasizes infection control, patient education, and participation in care planning with the DCTH network, ensuring high-quality, holistic pediatric oncology care.

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric oncology nursing is preferred.
• Proven safe medication administration and documentation.
• Proficient with electronic health records and standard software.
• Strong English communication with local language fluency.
• Empathetic, resilient, and able to work in high-stress environments.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in pediatric oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, emotional support, and counseling to pediatric patients and families.
• Administer chemotherapy and prescribed meds safely.
• Maintain accurate patient records including chemo administration and pain assessment.
• Participate in weekly care planning meetings with the DCTH.
• Coordinate with referring hospitals for treatment plans and medication details.
• Support outreach clinics and ensure infection control and PPE adherence.
• Educate patients and parents; work with the Parent Support Group.
• Collaborate with social support for holistic care.
• Contribute to quality improvement to reduce chemo-related complications.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Oncology Nursing

Chemotherapy Administration

Infection Control

Clinical Documentation

English Communication

Education

B.Sc. Nursing

RN License

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

Job Description:

Summary:

The Pediatric Oncology Nurse plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to children undergoing cancer treatment and their families. This position is central to ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered care across the treatment journey—from diagnosis through to recovery or end-of-life care. The nurse collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, supports clinical protocols, maintains rigorous documentation, and contributes to continuous quality improvement. By fostering strong communication, leading education initiatives, and upholding infection control standards, the nurse enhances patient outcomes, strengthens care coordination, and supports the emotional well-being of patients and caregivers. This role is essential to the mission of delivering holistic, evidence-based pediatric oncology care within a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, emotional support, and counseling to pediatric cancer patients and their families.
  
• Administer chemotherapy and other prescribed medications safely and accurately.
  
• Maintain precise and timely patient records, including chemotherapy administration, IV site monitoring, pain assessment, and treatment progress.
  
• Support the multidisciplinary team through active participation in weekly care planning meetings at DCTH.
  
• Ensure seamless communication with referring hospitals regarding patient status, treatment plans, and medication details to enhance safety and continuity of care.
  
• Collaborate with outreach teams from DCTH at Chattai clinics and affiliated cancer centers as required.
  
• Manage symptom control, wound care, nutritional support, and hygiene for all pediatric patients.
  
• Design and facilitate patient and parent education sessions in coordination with the Parent Support Group.
  
• Partner with the social support team to provide holistic counseling, including support during diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care.
  
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including reducing chemotherapy-related complications such as extravasation, infiltration, and chemo burns.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in pediatric care and/or oncology nursing; experience in palliative care is highly desirable.
  
• Demonstrated competence in safe medication administration, accurate documentation, and adherence to institutional chemotherapy protocols.
  
• Proficient in using electronic health records and standard office software.
  
• Strong command of spoken and written English, along with fluency in the local dialect for effective patient communication.
  
• Exceptional interpersonal and counseling skills with empathy, patience, and emotional resilience.
  
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a team member in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
  
• Commitment to continuous professional development, including successful completion of annual written and practical assessments in pediatric oncology and chemotherapy.
  
• Adherence to infection control standards, including proper use of PPE, biomedical waste management, instrument sterilization, and hand hygiene protocols.