Oncology Inpatient Nurse

Key Responsibilities and Deliverable

• Direct Patient Care:
• Deliver direct care to assigned patients.
• Conduct nursing history, summarize data, and identify nursing diagnoses and patient care needs.
• Observe and record patient signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status; communicate assessments and propose care revisions.
• Implement individualized care plans for newly admitted patients as per policy.
• Administer nursing interventions consistent with the medical care plan.
• Handle admission, discharge, and transfer procedures; assist with patient activities and care.
• Execute physician orders; safely administer medications and treatments.
• Notify nursing and medical staff of any changes in patient status.
• Independently assume responsibility for assigned patient care.
• Perform specialty service techniques and routines.
• Maintain aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
• Document all nursing care in patient records.
• Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Evaluate and reassess patient care, revising interventions and outcomes as necessary.
• Assess patient understanding and compliance with healthcare instructions.
• Review teaching documentation with the Nurse Manager or designee.
• Adhere to department internal controls.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Adhere to The Professional Scope of Practice Framework 2000 (Nursing & Midwife Board of Ireland).
• Ensure individual patient assessments, care plans, and evaluations are in place.
• Involve patients’ families and significant others as appropriate.
• Provide care in optimal clinical environments, following all nursing and hospital policies.
• Participate in and supervise patient meals and dietary needs.
• Adhere to visiting time policies.
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on skill level and knowledge.
• Record documentation professionally, legibly, and promptly.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate issues to the Nurse Manager promptly.
• Demonstrate confidence and competence in hospital policies and guidelines.
• Efficiently record necessary documentation.
• Manage complaints effectively.
• Monitor risk management processes.
• Maintain effective interdisciplinary communication.
• Deputize for the Nurse Manager as needed.
• Engage in ward and hospital nursing communication.

Personal and Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional portfolio.
• Utilize opportunities to educate patients and their families.
• Attend relevant study days and courses.
• Act as a preceptor or supervisor to students and new staff.
• Participate in performance reviews with the Nurse Manager.

Educational Responsibilities

• Enhance learning opportunities in the clinical area.
• Participate in the clinical induction of new nursing and support staff.
• Take responsibility for personal learning and development needs.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse license in good standing with the Nursing & Midwife Board of Ireland (NMBI).

Experience

• Preferably, 1 year of post-nursing registration experience.
• Oncology experience is preferred.

Job-Specific Competencies and Knowledge

• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate motivation and innovation.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication, presenting information clearly and concisely, and understanding change management.
• Planning and Organising: Evidence of effective planning, organizing, and time management skills; flexibility in rotations, rostering, and attitude to work.
• Knowledge: Recent and relevant experience in the specialized area and acute hospital setting; knowledge of new developments in specialized areas and national strategies in nursing care.
• Patient Focus: Commitment to quality care, empathy, and treating patients, relatives, and colleagues with dignity and respect.

• Preferably, 1 year of post-nursing registration experience.
• Oncology experience is preferred.