Oncology Nurse at Karen Hospital

Overall Purpose

The role is responsible for provision of excellent and compassionate nursing care to patients.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist medical staff in the overall care of the patient and to ensure the prescribed treatment is given.
• Maintain personal contact with patients ensuring that they understand their treatment and that their needs are met as far as possible.
• To utilize the standards and procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing and exceed the patients’ expectations and participate in audits within their departments.
• To communicate with other professionals and all relevant parties in order to advocate effectively for the patients.
• To ensure all patients are treated with dignity, privacy and respect and that the patients are encouraged to be involved in decision making related to their care.
• Implement infection control measures to provide a safe environment for patients, staff and others.
• To be knowledgeable of the equipment in ward/department and to safe guard hospital/patient property and equipment from damage, wastage or loss.
• To ensure accurate documentation, proper record keeping and storage for continuity, quality and legal reference.
• To utilize available resources effectively to ensure quality service delivery, profitability, cost containment while closely adhering to the budget.

Minimum requirement:

• KRN, KRN/KRM, KRCHN or Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Higher Diploma in Haematology / Oncology or Breast Cancer is added advantage.
• 6 years of relevant work experience 2 of which must be in oncology units.
• BLS certified
• High standards of grooming and personal etiquette.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.