Oncology Nurse at NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center (NLCC)

BACKGROUND: We are in the health sector focused on cancer treatment and care. We work in a

unique partnership with the Public Sector to strengthen the capacity of the human resource and the facility development to a word-class standard for the sustainability of the center.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•      Provide  clinical  care  utilizing  skills  to  ensure  Patient-
• focused evidence based nursing care plans;
•   Coordinate the clinical management of patient/client care;
•   Delivering anti-cancer treatments to patients
• Provide  patient  assessment   skills,  IV  cannulation   and venous access device management
• Support   registered   nurses   that   need   training   in   the oncology field
• Observe the clinical progress of patients, recognize and manage identified treatment side effects;
• Enhance patient flow, deliver the right care at the right time in the outpatient setting
• Mix chemotherapy drugs according to international best practices and standards.
• Provide  continuous  support  to  the  cancer  patients  and family members
• Participate on oncology research
• Perform  other  duties  as  maybe  assignment  within  the unit;

JOB REQUIREMENT

•     A minimu of 2-5years’ experience within a hospital setting;
• Must be a registered Nurse, previous experience in oncology will be an added advantage
• Have  a  good  knowledge  and  experience  in  medical  surgical operations and/or radiation;
• S/he must have eyes for details, must show empathy to patients assigned for treatment;
• S/he must be able to communicate (read and write) in English language.  Ability  to  speak  another  local  language  will  be  an

added benefit to the role and unit;
    An excellent team-player with good time management skills;