Job Description

Job Title ;Staff Nurse

Department ;Oncology Day Unit

Reports to ;Nurse Manager

Date ;2026

Overall Purpose of Job

We will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

The staff nurse working within the Oncology Day Unit is responsible for the delivery of a high standard of patient focused care.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

§ To be aware of the policies and practices set out by Beacon Hospital and the Department of Health on safe administration of cytotoxic preparations.

§ To work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients receiving chemotherapy have continued access to specialist care, knowledge and expertise.

§ The administration of prescribed cytotoxic chemotherapy to oncology patients via cannula, PICC, Hickman or Portacath.

§ To administer ...