QUALIFICATIONS

NMBI Registered General Nurse license in good standing.
Recognized post registration Oncology Nursing Qualification.
Competency in venipuncture and cannulation.
Competency in the administration of cytotoxic drugs.
Experience
Three years’ clinical experience. Two of which should be based with the Oncology Nursing Area.
Candidates must possess teaching abilities, leadership qualities, professional judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a sense of professional development. Must demonstrate multi-tasking ability.
The employee, must speak, read and write grammatically correct English.
Utilizes effective time management skills.
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge
Teamwork
Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job.

COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
Demonstrate an understanding of change management.

KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate evidence of recent and relevant experience in the specialised area and in an acute hospital setting.
Demonstrate knowledge of new developments in specialised area.
Demonstrate knowledge of national strategies where appropriate to nursing care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit.
Analyses workloads and skill requirements to meet patient care needs.
Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.
Delegates appropriate tasks to appropriate personnel, consistent with legal and professional guidelines and departmental standards.
Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs and/or incidents.
Serves as a resource person on the unit.
Assists with patient care as needed.
Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
Performs related duties as required.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Performs related duties as required.
Participates in delivery of patient care on the oncology ward.
Participates in the delivery of patient and family education pertaining to chemotherapy regimes and treatment.
IV cannulation and venepuncture as required.
Once deemed competent administration of prescribed cytotoxic chemotherapy to Oncology patients via cannula, Hickman/PICC Line or portacath.
To administer chemotherapy under strict protocols, adhering to unit and hospital policies.
Be aware of hospital and department of health policies pertaining to the safe administration of cytotoxic preparations.
To utilise and make available to patients and families, local and national cancer support networks.
Participate in in-service education programmes for staff.
Promote evidence based practice.
Liaise with the National Cancer Registry as required.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will be familiar with and adhere to The Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework 2015. Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The timely identification and communication of any issues to the Nurse Manager.
Act on Nurse Manager’s behalf when he/she away from ward, attend appropriate meetings etc.
Demonstrate a confidence and competence in all hospital policies and guidelines.
Efficient recording of all necessary documentation.
Effective managements of complaints.
Monitoring of all risk management processes.
Maintaining an effective interdisciplinary communication process.
Efficient utilisation of pay and non -pay resources.
Participate in all ward and hospital nursing communication processes.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Responsible for assignment of patient load taking into account the skill mix of staff.
Responsible for the direct and indirect patient care activities of Staff Nurses, HCA’s and unit receptionist.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder is expected to
Attend in a timely manner all mandatory education sessions.
Maintain a professional portfolio.
Ensure their professional and personal persona positively reflects the profession of nursing and Beacon Hospital.
Identify potential and beneficial topics for nursing research.
Utilise all practical opportunities to educate the patient and their families.
Attend appropriate study days and courses.
Be a preceptor and or supervisor to students and newly appointed staff.
Participate in their performance review with their Nurse Manager.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilises effective time management skills.
Maintains professional appearance and dress code.
Complies with guidelines for absence or tardiness.
Attends staff meetings, reads email and other postings.
Attends all required in-services.
All employees are expected to remain flexible to meet the needs of the hospital, which may include floating to other departments to assist as the patient needs fluctuate.
Wears Identification badge when working.