Oncology Nurse - SACT and Radiation Therapy

About the role

An established healthcare provider in Bermuda is adding an experienced Oncology Nurse to a team of oncologists and radiation therapists who care for patients and families from diagnosis through treatment. The nurse gives and monitors systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), provides care during radiation and chemoradiation, carries out reviews during and after treatment and supports patient education.

Key responsibilities

• Giving and monitoring systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT)
• Caring for patients during radiation and chemoradiation
• Carrying out nurse-led reviews during and after treatment
• Providing patient education

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least four years since registration, including three recent years in oncology or haematology
• Hands-on experience with radiation therapy patients and giving SACT, including managing side effects, extravasation and neutropenic sepsis
• A recognised SACT competency programme, or equivalent competency
• Bermuda Nursing Council registration, or eligibility to obtain it before starting clinical work

Required skills

• Cannulation and vascular access device care
• Current BLS certification

What we offer

• The employer arranges and pays for the Bermuda work permit
• Salary and package discussed at the first conversation
• Criminal record check as part of the process

Working hours and pattern are to be confirmed. The search is run by a registered nurse recruiter; applications are made through the website.