Staff Nurse (oncology)

PURPOSE Provision of care for patients undergoing radiation treatment and takes up clinical responsibilities while keeping with functional duties within the centre. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides good practical skills and leads a team of patient care assistants and health attendants in the assigned area. Provides individual patient care and services with regards to specific nursing competencies such as doing dressings and cannulating patients. Displays confidence and is well-versed in briefing patients prior to all radiation therapy procedures such as consultation, CT simulation, radiation therapy treatment, and post-treatment. Displays competency in providing timely nursing advice to patients and family members. Assists radiation oncologists in consultations and is competent in necessary procedures. Offers good teamwork and is part of a radiotherapy team in delivering safe and accurate support of treatment to patients within the radiotherapy department. Maintains and upkeeps equipment and supplies such as emergency trolley, oxygen cylinders, surgical supplies, stationery, and blankets. Ensures that high alert medications are properly stocked and stored. Maintains and upkeeps cleanliness of the consultation rooms and work areas. Is knowledgeable in the disposal of all matters of waste including sharps, biohazard waste, and general waste. Contributes actively to the improvement and upgrading of holistic treatment care. GENERAL Liaises with department manager, radiation oncologists, therapists, and other relevant staff to facilitate ongoing departmental processes such as patient scheduling and inpatient status. Manages and keeps track of patients’ laboratory and imaging studies results. Provides proper guidance to junior personnel assigned. Discharges any other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior manager. Participates in continuing education, improvement, and other activities of the department. Adheres to the Code of Practice with regards to Nursing Board at all times. JOB REQUIREMENTS (A) Staff Nurse: Degree/Diploma holder in Nursing or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years specialization in Oncology Nursing preferred. (B) Professional License. Radiation Protection Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr