Job Description
JOB TITLE : ONCOLOGY NURSE
REPORTS TO : ONCOLOGY UNIT-IN-CHARGE
JOB LOCATION : PREMIER HOSPITAL
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Oncology Nurses’ job exists to provide nursing services and patient care to cancer patients and provide nursing research and training at Premier Hospital.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create individualized care plans for patients under their supervision and care.
• Recognize and treat cancer-related issues.
• Chart the patient’s response to treatment and medication.
• Caring for patients diagnosed with cancer both inpatient and outpatient
• Offering education and support to patients’ families regarding treatment expectations.
• Administering chemotherapy.
• Managing chemotherapy side effects.
• Monitor patients’ progress in the unit, and document the same for clear patient records.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
• Participates in cancer prevention and early detection activities.
• Perform comprehensive systemic health assessment on a patient diagnosed with cancer, recognize deviations, and intervene appropriately.
• Perform, and interpret selected laboratory and diagnostic findings to make sound clinical decisions/judgments in patient care according to relevant protocols and guidelines.
• Perform basic emergency care to oncology patients in line with stipulated guidelines.
• Interpret and utilizes lab results to include bone chemistry, LFTS, FHG, UEC, radiological and histopathological results of policies and guidelines that promote access to oncology care services.
• Participate and utilize research findings to improve care in the oncology unit.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution
• Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing from a recognized institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practice License as an Oncology Nurse.
• Certificate in BLS and ACLS
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• At least one (1) year of working experience as an Oncology Nurse in reputable health facility.
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent clinical acumen.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills - listening, oral and written.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.