Oncology Nurse

Icon Sunsuria Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider in Malaysia is seeking qualified Oncology and Haematology Nurses for their daycare cancer centre at Island Hospital. The role requires advanced clinical knowledge and skills in oncology nursing, with responsibilities including providing patient care, conducting health assessments, and educating patients and families. Candidates should possess a Diploma or Degree in Nursing and have a minimum of four years' experience in oncology care. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-standard cancer care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of working experience in oncology care.
• Possess a valid APC.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and professional guidance to the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure comprehensive health assessments of patients.
• Educate and support patient/family throughout continuum of care.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge in oncology nursing

Ability to function in complex clinical situations

Safe handling and administration of chemotherapy

Educating and supporting patients and families

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Post-basic in Oncology Nursing

Job description

With a shared mission to enhance cancer care in Malaysia, Icon Group, Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, and Sunsuria Healthcare, a subsidiary of Sunsuria Berhad, entered into a joint venture agreement to set up Icon Sunsuria Sdn Bhd in September 2023. Together, we are striving to bridge the gap in world class cancer care by bringing the latest medical treatment and research closer to home.

Under this venture, we will harness our collective capability to shape a cancer care future that reduces the burden of cancer for Malaysians. This includes partnering with healthcare organisations to enhance the delivery of cancer care in Malaysia.

We have vacancies at our daycare cancer centre located at Island Hospital and are seeking suitable candidates to join us as Oncology and haematology Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills relating to oncology nursing to provide clinical and professional guidance to the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate ability to function in complex clinical situations while providing support and direction to registered nurses
• Perform and assist the specialist in haematology procedures including bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, intrathecal therapy, and apheresis
• Ensure comprehensive health assessment of patients
• Ensure documentation is aligned with current legislation requirements
• Ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence‑based nursing care for patients and their families
• Safe handling and administration of chemotherapy and other cancer treatments to patients
• Educate and support patient/family throughout continuum of care
• Perform phlebotomy, cannulation and insertion of venous access devices
• Medication counselling
• Ensure good communication with peers, patients and those referring in to the service
• Work closely with the managers and organisation to ensure the provision of safe and efficient services
• Work closely with the managers and organisation to maintain best standards of practice in accordance to international accreditation standards and Ministry of Health regulations

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma or Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Possess a valid APC
• Post‑basic in Oncology Nursing will be desirable
• Minimum of four (4) years of working experience in oncology care is required