Sigma Consulting & Management Services Limited - We are recruiting for our client, a medical hospital in Lagos to fill the position below:
Job Title: Oncology Nurse
Location: Lagos
Details
- We are looking for a Oncology Nurse who are specialized in providing care and treatment to patients with cancer.
- You will work with physicians as a part of interdisciplinary teams to care for cancer patients in hospitals or clinics.
Responsibilities
- Create individualized care plans on patient under their supervision and care.
- Recognize and treat cancer-related issues.
- Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to share expertise and knowledge.
- Do cancer research to enhance treatment protocols assigned to cancer patients.
- Give supportive resources on the patient and the families to promote positive outlook.
- Teach patients and the families regarding treatment expectations.
- Watch and record the patient’s progress on a constant basis.
- Provides direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
- Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
- Provides education to patients, families, and significant others.
- Provides family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counseling.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- May train and guide other nursing and support staff engaged in clinical activities; may participate in research and related activities.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- BSc or other diploma from a nursing program
- Valid nursing license
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of oncology treatment procedures, facilities and equipment.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Ability to perform nursing assessments and patient triage.
- Knowledge of supportive care principles and techniques for oncology patients.
- Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
- Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
- Knowledge of the nature and treatments of oncological diseases and of reactions and side effects of related therapy methods.
- Patient assessment and referral skills.
- Knowledge of bereavement counseling techniques.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
- Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
- Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
Salary
Salary Offer N100,000 - N200,000/Month
Application Closing Date
15th November, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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