Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Oncology Day Unit

Posted 11 days 6 hours ago by recruitNet

Permanent

Full Time

Healthcare & Medical Jobs

Leinster, Ireland

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Oncology Day Unit

Full time recruitNet Ireland

Posted On 07/07/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Sandyford

State/Province Dublin

Dublin

Job Title: CNM1 - Oncology Day Unit

Location: On-site, Dublin, Ireland

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the Oncology Day Unit, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.
Assess patient care needs, allocate workloads, and delegate duties according to staff competencies and professional guidelines.
Administer chemotherapy, cytotoxic medications, IV cannulation, and venepuncture in line with hospital policies and safety protocols.
Provide patient and family education on chemotherapy treatments, care plans, and available cancer support services.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, monitor risk management processes, and manage complaints effectively.
Lead, supervise, and support nursing staff, healthcare assistants, and students while promoting professional development and evidence-based practice.
Communicate effectively with the Clinical Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
Participate in staff orientation, clinical education, mandatory training, and performance reviews to maintain high clinical standards.
Promote compliance with NMBI standards, HSE guidelines, hospital policies, and quality improvement initiatives.
Foster a collaborative, patient-centred environment through strong leadership, teamwork, and continuous service improvement.

Requirements

Recognised post-registration qualification in Oncology Nursing.
Minimum 3 years' clinical experience in Oncology Nursing, with 5 years' experience preferred.
Competency in venepuncture, cannulation, and the administration of cytotoxic drugs.
Recent and relevant experience in an acute hospital oncology setting.
Strong leadership, teaching, critical thinking, problem solving, and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Knowledge of change management principles and national nursing strategies.
Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills with a flexible approach to rostering and rotations.
Commitment to continuing professional development and keeping up to date with advances in oncology nursing.

Benefits