Overview
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered nurses to develop their practice and experience and join the multidisciplinary team within Oncology. You will be working within Ward 32, Systemic Anticancer Therapy (SACT) Unit, Acute Oncology Service and Oncology Support Team on a rotational basis.
The role involves providing Quality Nursing Care to patients undergoing various Cancer treatments and Supportive Care, with emphasis on effective teamwork and communication with a wide spectrum of multidisciplinary teams in an acute setting.
You should be committed to providing high standards of care and be able to effectively prioritise care. The post provides the opportunity to influence and develop practice within the oncology environment.
Hours of work – 29.36 hours (day and night rotation).
Informal enquiries to: Elizabeth Imrie, Senior Charge Nurse, Oncology (Tel: 01382633832) or Alison Orchiston, Senior Nurse (Tel: 01382 660111 ext: 32700).
You will be required to be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register. Previous post-registration experience in oncology or palliative care would be desirable but not essential. Completion of the Flying Start Programme is required and you must be willing to undertake further study.
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Informal enquiries to: Elizabeth Imrie, Senior Charge Nurse, Oncology; Alison Orchiston, Senior Nurse, (same contact details as above).
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Qualifications
* Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register
* Previous post-registration experience in oncology or palliative care would be desirable but not essential
* Completed the Flying Start Programme
* Willing to undertake further study
Responsibilities
* Provide Quality Nursing Care to patients undergoing cancer treatments and supportive care
* Work within Ward 32, SACT Unit, Acute Oncology Service and Oncology Support Team on a rotational basis
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high standards of care in an acute setting
* Prioritise care effectively and contribute to development of oncology practice
Job details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
* Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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