Registered Nurse - Oncology

Role Overview

Registered Nurse - Oncology at King's College Hospital London, providing professional nursing care in an outpatient oncology setting.

Role Purpose

Deliver evidence-based nursing care to oncology patients in an outpatient facility, collaborating with medical professionals to assess patient needs, develop care plans, administer treatments, and support patients and families through their care journey.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Assessment

• Deliver a high standard of evidence-based care to patients at the Hospital.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs on an ongoing basis.
• Record patient histories and perform various diagnostic tests.
• Administer medications and chemotherapy treatments.
• Develop patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Operate and monitor medical equipment as necessary.

Communication & Patient Support

• Ensure patients and their relatives are regularly updated with accurate information.
• Communicate sensitively and in a way patients understand.
• Respect each patient's cultural and religious beliefs, privacy, dignity, gender, and sexuality.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Governance & Compliance

• Uphold high standards of care across all departments.
• Adhere to Dubai Health Authority (DHA) guidelines.
• Participate in nursing audits as required.
• Be willing to assume a link role for the Hospital (e.g., infection control, nursing audits).
• Ensure staff are kept updated on specialist areas.

Organizational Flexibility

• Work flexibly across the organization to maintain safe staffing levels or to meet identified personal development needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• UAE Medical Health Authority License (DHA).
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or Degree in Nursing with minimum two years course duration.
• Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, or Australia.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital or similar setting.
• Oncology Nursing Certification (ONC) and Chemotherapy certificate preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in basic computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage digital documentation and communication effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to ensure goals are met in dynamic environments.