Oncology Nurse

About the role

Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre (BCHC) is seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients and their families throughout the cancer pathway. The nurse assesses and delivers care, manages treatment-related symptoms, provides education and support and works with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, coordinated, patient-centred care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist oncology nursing care, including radiation therapy and chemoradiation, and manage radiation-related toxicities
• Undertake nurse-led assessments, treatment reviews and telephone triage, and refer patients to health, community and supportive care services
• Oversee systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive medications, complete pre-treatment safety checks and monitor patients during and after treatment
• Recognise and escalate serious complications such as infection, neutropenic sepsis and immune-related adverse events
• Educate patients on treatment schedules, side effects, symptom management, infection precautions and oral therapy adherence
• Perform peripheral intravenous cannulation and vascular access device care where competent
• Follow safe handling, storage and disposal requirements for hazardous medications
• Contribute to clinical policies, audits, quality improvement and risk management, report incidents and adverse events, and keep accurate electronic clinical records

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and current registration with the Bermuda Nursing Council, or eligibility to register before starting
• At least 4 years' post-registration nursing experience, including 3 years recently in oncology or haematology
• Demonstrated experience with radiation therapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy, including toxicity management
• Completed a recognised systemic anti-cancer therapy education and competency programme, or equivalent demonstrated competency
• Experience in IV cannulation, vascular access care, nurse-led assessment, treatment review and telephone triage
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a satisfactory criminal record check

Required skills

• Safe medication administration, patient safety and recognition of oncology emergencies
• Knowledge of safeguarding, informed consent, confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Application of evidence-based guidelines and sensitive communication with patients and families
• Effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting