Oncology Nurse at Pearl Hospital

• Assessing, planning, and implementation of nursing care to cancer patients according to the nursing process framework.
• Participating in screening activities to assist in early diagnosis of cancer.
• Offering counselling and psychological care to help patients navigate through the treatment journey.
• Administering prescribed chemotherapy according to set-out policies and existing guidelines.
• Providing information on potential side effects of chemotherapy before administration to ensure that the patient is prepared for the treatment.
• Monitoring the progress of patients on chemotherapy and identifying any side effects.
• Ensuring smooth running of the oncology unit by collaborating with the finance team to facilitate insurance approvals before management.
• Championing proper handling of cytotoxic chemotherapeutic drugs and proper waste segregation.
• Offering palliative and hospice services to improve the quality of life of patients and their relatives.
• Maintaining health records of cancer patients.
• Providing preventive and promotive health education to cancer patients and relatives.
• Participating in MDT meetings to contribute to management plans for cancer patients.
• Participating in continued professional development by self-study.
• Writing daily, weekly, and monthly reports about the cancer unit.
• Participating in the promotion and growth of oncology services through community outreach, patient education, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Nursing or BSc. Nursing.
• Higher National Diploma in Oncology Nursing.
• Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• Valid Professional Practice License.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a busy oncology centre.
• Trained in BLS/ACLS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages for report writing and presentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others and develop strong relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahill.