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  Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy and systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) in the day unit.

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  Conduct comprehensive pre-treatment assessments, including patient history, observations, blood results, treatment protocols, and fitness for chemotherapy.

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  Safely prepare, administer, and monitor chemotherapy and other anti-cancer treatments in accordance with prescribed protocols, hospital policies, and professional standards.

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  Monitor patients closely for treatment-related side effects, adverse reactions, and complications, taking appropriate action and escalating concerns promptly.

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  Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans, expected side effects, symptom management, infection prevention, and when to seek medical assistance.

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  Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including treatment administration, patient assessments, adverse reactions, and nursing interventions.

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  Provide effective vascular access and line management, including care of peripheral cannulas and central venous access devices, while maintaining aseptic technique.

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  Collaborate effectively with oncologists, pharmacists, medical staff, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and patient-centred care.

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  Support the safe management of chemotherapy-related emergencies, including hypersensitivity reactions, extravasation, and other acute complications, in line with established protocols.

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  Participate in patient discharge, follow-up arrangements, clinical audits, quality improvement, infection prevention, and ongoing professional development within the oncology service.

Requirements

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  Current NMBI registration as a Registered General Nurse

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  Recognised nursing qualification

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  Minimum 3 year post registration nursing experience

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  Previous oncology or chemotherapy experience is desirable

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  Recent experience in an acute hospital setting

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  Knowledge of chemotherapy administration and oncology nursing practices

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  Knowledge of managing chemotherapy side effects and treatment related complications

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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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  Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

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  Strong clinical, organisational, and time management skills

Benefits