Nairobi Adventist Hospital Oncology Nurse Jobs in Kenya

Nairobi Adventist Hospital Oncology Nurse Jobs in Kenya

Job purpose

Overall responsibility to ensure all oncology clients have been reviewed and their cancer treatment initiated as per the protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to patients and clients having been diagnosed with cancer using the nursing process framework.

Undertake screening services for various cancers and help diagnose patients early.

Work with the Oncology team to navigate patients through the cancer treatment journey.

Support clients who have been diagnosed of cancer psychologically through their journey to recovery.

In collaboration with the finance team ensure clients get appropriate insurance approval to facilitate smooth treatment.

Ensure the chemotherapy protocols have been administered as per the set-out policies and guidelines

Champion safe handling of cytotoxic drugs and appropriate disposal of waste.

Run survivorship programs to promote mental health of patients and improve care outcomes

Run Hospice services and palliation to improve quality of life

Participate in community outreach programs and creation of awareness about cancer and its treatment

Give a specialist advice to the Nurse manager in regard to the Oncology

nursing care

Champion quality improvement and patient safety initiatives in theatre as advised by the Quality Lead.

Ensure all daily, weekly and monthly reports about the unit are timely generated and submitted appropriately

Requirements

KRCHN or BSc. Nursing

Post-Basic Qualification in Oncology Nursing

At least 2-years’ experience working in an oncology unit

MUST be registered and hold a current license by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

BLS/ACLS strongly preferred

Compassionate skills

Team leading skills

Effective communicator

Computer skills and good reporting skills including experience in Health Information Systems

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Nairobi Adventist Hospital Oncology Nurse Jobs in Kenya

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