Job Description

Overview of the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Oncology Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team providing high quality, patient centered cancer care in the community. This role involves supporting oncology and haematology patients across various stages of their treatment journey, delivering specialised nursing care at home.

About Us

Gracely Cancer Care is the first dedicated oncology homecare provider in the UAE. Founded by a UK-trained haematology-oncology specialist nurse and a highly experienced homecare CEO. Together, we are redefining how cancer care is delivered – bringing safe, specialised support into the home, where patients feel most at ease. Our mission is to make cancer treatment more personal, more compassionate, and more accessible across the UAE

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based oncology nursing care

· Perform central line care and manage vascular devices (PICC, port-a-cath, Hickman)

· Monitor and manage treatment-related symptoms and side effects

· Recognise and escalate oncologic emergencies such as febrile neutropenia and tumor lysis syndrome

· Provide palliative care nursing support where needed

· Educate patients and families on medications, symptom control, and self-care

· Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care

· Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

· Uphold infection control and patient safety standards at all times

Core Clinical Skills

· Venepuncture and cannulation (essential)

· IV fluid administration

· Central venous access care and maintenance

· Symptom management (pain, nausea, fatigue, mucositis, etc.)

· Oncologic emergency recognition and response

· Neutropenic care and infection prevention

· Comprehensive patient assessments and vital signs monitoring

· Palliative care delivery

· Clear and compassionate patient education

· Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Essential Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent

· DHA-licensed or eligible Registered Nurse

· Minimum 2-5years’ experience in oncology or haematology nursing

· Postgraduate qualification or demonstrable expertise in Oncology / Hameatology care

· BLS (required); ACLS (preferred)

· Advanced communication training (desirable)

· Experience in palliative care or willingness to undertake relevant training

· Strong written and verbal English communication skills; additional languages a plus

· Valid UAE driver’s license and willingness to travel for patient visits (travel time is included in your working hours)

Person Specification

· Passionate about oncology care and patient wellbeing

· Emotionally resilient, empathetic, and able to support patients and families through complex journeys

· Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities

· Highly organised, reliable, and able to work independently in the community

· Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset

· Culturally sensitive and adaptable in diverse settings

Benefits:

• Visa
• Health Insurance
• Travel allowance