Staff Nurse - Oncology Day Unit (Full Time/Part Time)

at  Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic

The Hermitage Clinic is an acute care hospital with 110 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 7 bed ICU, an Emergency Department, many outpatient services, and a wide range of modern technically complex medical diagnostic and treatment facilities, providing high quality patient care. As a part of the Blackrock Health Group, the Hermitage Clinic offers a range of services in areas such as cardiology, oncology, and urology.
Working with Blackrock Health is a unique opportunity. We offer the chance to work at some of Ireland’s most advanced hospitals while still enjoying a sustainable work-life balance. We ensure all our people have the support they need to progress their career, and we offer a package of unmatched benefits across our three hospitals and diagnostic clinic.
Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each Ward provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at clinical areas.
Job Title: Staff Nurse - Oncology Day Unit
Department: Oncology
Job Function: Nursing
Reporting to: ADON Oncology
Location: Hermitage Clinic, Blackrock Health

LEARNING AND EDUCATION

• Contribute to the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld including the development of an expanded scope of nursing practice.
• Take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research.
• Attend and participate in staff development programmes on an ongoing basis and sharing knowledge with other staff members.
• Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and be available to provide orientation as deemed necessary, helping them to integrate as members of the Unit team.
• Assist in the training of nursing support staff.
• Identify and inform the Learning and Education Team of any training and professional development requirements.
• Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date.
• Comply with all HR system and policy requirements.

KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
• Have at least one years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting is ideal but not essential
• A recognised post-registration nursing course - Higher Diploma or Post Grad course in Oncology or be in pursuit of same
• Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course or be willing to undertake it

KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

Management course is desirable.
Why work at the Hermitage Clinic?

The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team you can benefit from:

• An Education Support Programme
• Development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to a Pension Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurant
• Free staff car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance

This Job Description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the position and is subject to regular review and amendment. The role holder will be required to be flexible in this position and is expected to facilitate working additional hours on occasion, when requested.
The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation. If you require assistance due to a disability during the recruitment process, please email hr@hermitageclinic.co

JOB PURPOSE:

The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Oncology nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Staff Nurse in Oncology will demonstrate strong clinical skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.