Oncology nurse

Job Description

Posted on 28 April 2025

• Provide direct nursing care for patients, primarily appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other related oncologic therapies as prescribed.
• Perform continuous and systematic assessment and implement timely nursing actions in response to assessments and observations of signs and symptoms and patient’s condition required.
• Review pre-treatment diagnostic results and timely report to physiciansProvide education on prescribed treatment regimen and side effects of the therapy to patients, family, and significant others
• Provide patient with information about the treatment plan, medications, home care needs, follow-up appointments and referral to community resources
• Perform venipunctures, access implanted ports, and maintain central line catheters.
• Ensure proper functioning and clean equipment is used; reports to Unit Supervisor any malfunctioning equipment
• Safely and properly administer medication and treatment as directed by the physician.
• Maintains accurate and updated documentation in all patient records of nursing actions taken, medications and treatment given with responses.
• Maintain patient’s privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Demonstrate understanding and follows the standards/guidelines related to the principles of safe handling and administration of chemotherapy and other oncologic treatment.
• follow established policies, procedures and objectives including safety, environmental and/or infection control standards
• Reports to the Department Manager any incidents and untoward occurrences related to patient, staff, and other center visitors
• Maintain positive professional interpersonal relationship with patients and their families, co-workers, and other members of the health care team.
• Establish collaborative relationship with colleagues and other members of the health team
• Assists in orientation of new personnel
• Work effectively as part of the unit’s team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• Adhere to practices in accordance with the nursing law and other relevant legislation
• Perform all responsibilities and assignments as delegated by the unit head and supervisor
• Attend all mandatory training and maintain regulatory licenses required
• Prepares patient records and charts for consultation and treatment
• Performs administrative task and other job-related duties assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

Knowledge/Skills: Expertise in administering chemotherapy drugs safely via various routes (IV, oral, subcutaneous, intrathecal)

Skilled in identifying common chemotherapy side effects

Work location

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO (CAPITAL), PAMPANGA

Remarks

Technical Trainings will be provided by the company upon regularization.

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