Senior Registered Nurse – Oncology
Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
Lead and manage the nursing team in the provision of patient-centric and evidence based nursing care, operational efficiency and positive patient experiences
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
To provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team
To ensure evidenced based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards
To ensure a positive patient care experience by developing employees and creating an environment for team engagement
To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost effective and efficient manner to enhance safe patient care
To ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and clinical standards to ensure continues quality improvement
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognised or accredited Nursing Institute
Desired: relevant oncology certification/qualification
valid BLS and ACLS certificate
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
At least 5 years’ Oncology nursing experience, preferably in a private hospital or clinic
At least 2 years’ senior nursing experience is desired
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrate the ability to implement all five (5) stages of the Scientific Nursing Process (assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation and evaluation)
- Relevant JCIA and other related governance and regulatory standards
- Application of the nursing scope of practices as per the regulatory framework
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
- Financial management principles
- Risk management principles, systems and best practice
- Stock control principles and management
- Verbal and written communication skills in English
