Cancer Nurse Role

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your cancer nursing skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on anyone affected by cancer, this role is for you. Job Title: Cancer Nurse Role Department: Services Reporting to: Community and Hospital Services Manager, Irish Cancer Society Location: Dublin – St. Vincents University Hospital Days & Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 08:00am-16:00pm (21hrs per week) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: €56,600 (FTE) Full Time Equivalent. €33,960 Pro rata salary for part time hours WHO WE ARE The Irish Cancer Society is a community of patients, survivors, volunteers, supporters, health and social care professionals, and researchers. Together, we are working to save lives and improve the lives of people affected by cancer. YOU WILL

• Be responsible for the leadership/management of the Daffodil Centre, including promotion and continuous development of the service and raising awareness of its availability, both within the hospital and in the local community.
• Provide specialist information, education, and support to anyone affected by cancer that visits or contacts the centre.
• Develop and maintain information resources available within the centre for service users.
• Deliver Irish Cancer Society patient education programmes.
• Manage and mentor the Daffodil Centre volunteers.

Main duties and responsibilities The post holder must be a registered nurse with specialist cancer care knowledge and experience who is able to discuss and assess complex cancer needs as well as related practical and emotional matters with anyone who presents themselves at the centre or contacts the centre by phone, email, or via the Society’s Social Media channels. Delivering person-centred care and education

• Be responsive in understanding and addressing the needs of service users.
• Provide comprehensive cancer information, advice, and support to patients, carers, the public, and healthcare professionals.
• Signpost/refer enquirers to other services within the Irish Cancer Society.
• Deliver the Society’s patient education programmes locally in groups and online as required.
• Act as a resource to the multidisciplinary teams in the hospital.

Leadership of the Daffodil Centre and volunteer management

• Work with managers in both the hospital and the Irish Cancer Society to integrate, develop and manage the Daffodil Centre.
• Implement operational procedures with due regard to those of the hospital and the Irish Cancer Society.
• Submit a monthly report to relevant stakeholders, detailing the activities of the centre.
• Work with the Society’s Volunteer Office and the Daffodil Centre Team Leaders to recruit, interview, and train volunteers.

WHO YOU ARE

• A people person: you understand the attitudes and needs of people and create effective relationships.
• A great communicator: you can communicate effectively across multiple channels.
• A superb leader: you can positively lead people to meet their goals.
• Wonderfully organised: you can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Technologically savvy: you’re comfortable using digital tools for management and delivery of programmes.
• Flexible and open to travel: you are willing to be a team player.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Registered General Nurse, on the active register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Three years’ recent experience in cancer nursing.
• The clinical knowledge, leadership, and organisational capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level.

The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this role please send a cover letter and CV (including salary expectation) to Amanda Walsh, Recruitment Administrator, Irish Cancer Society, 43/45 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4 or email recruitment@irishcancer.ie #J-18808-Ljbffr