Staff Nurse- Oncology Day Unit ( Chemotherapy Administration Unit )

Staff Nurse- Oncology Day Unit ( Chemotherapy Administration Unit )

Full time recruitNet Ireland

Job Information

Hospital

City Sandyford

State/Province Dublin

Dublin

Job Description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are hiring Staff Nurse- Oncology Day Unit ( Chemotherapy Administration Unit )into a Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Our client welcomes applications from Staff Nurses with a minimum of three years' experience in an Oncology Day Unit or Chemotherapy Administration Unit. Candidates should have experience in chemotherapy administration, patient assessment, monitoring treatment related side effects, and delivering high quality oncology care in a specialised clinical environment.

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates based in Ireland, UK, Europe, Middle East, and South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy and systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) in the day unit.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-treatment assessments, including patient history, observations, blood results, treatment protocols, and fitness for chemotherapy.
• Safely prepare, administer, and monitor chemotherapy and other anti-cancer treatments in accordance with prescribed protocols, hospital policies, and professional standards.
• Monitor patients closely for treatment-related side effects, adverse reactions, and complications, taking appropriate action and escalating concerns promptly.
• Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans, expected side effects, symptom management, infection prevention, and when to seek medical assistance.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including treatment administration, patient assessments, adverse reactions, and nursing interventions.
• Provide effective vascular access and line management, including care of peripheral cannulas and central venous access devices, while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Collaborate effectively with oncologists, pharmacists, medical staff, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and patient-centred care.
• Support the safe management of chemotherapy-related emergencies, including hypersensitivity reactions, extravasation, and other acute complications, in line with established protocols.
• Participate in patient discharge, follow-up arrangements, clinical audits, quality improvement, infection prevention, and ongoing professional development within the oncology service.

Requirements

• Current NMBI registration as a Registered General Nurse
• Recognised nursing qualification
• Minimum 3 year post registration nursing experience
• Previous oncology or chemotherapy experience is desirable
• Recent experience in an acute hospital setting
• Knowledge of chemotherapy administration and oncology nursing practices
• Knowledge of managing chemotherapy side effects and treatment related complications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical, organisational, and time management skills
• Fully funded private health insurance
• Highly competitive salary
• Employer pension contributions
• Relocation support
• Subsidised parking
• Educational grants
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Discounted healthcare for you and your immediate family