Cancer Nurse (Multiple Opportunities)
- Dublin Waterford
- €56,600 per year
- Permanent
- Part-time
hours of work: We are recruiting for multiple vacancies at this time. We are open to candidates who can fulfil one or more of the following locations/ work patterns:1. Dublin Cover Nurse Role
Wednesday and Friday 08:00am-16:00pm. An additional day of work will be scheduled each week, which will either be remote or involve covering a centre, depending on service requirements. Fixed term 12-month contract.
2. Waterford: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00am-16:00pm. Permanent contract.Additional hours (variable) will be available from time-to-time across all roles to provide cover for other Daffodil Centre, Support Line or external Cancer Awareness activities.Contract Type: Waterford - Permanent contract
Dublin cover nurse fixed term contract - 12months.Key Relationships: Irish Cancer Society: Services Department
Hospital: Department of Nursing/Cancer Services Clinical StaffSalary role: €56,600 (FTE) Full Time Equivalent. Pro rata for part time hours.Who we areThe Irish Cancer Society is a community of patients, survivors, volunteers, supporters, health and social care professionals and researchers. Together, we are working to save lives and improve the lives of people affected by cancer.Our vision is that by 2025, 3 out of 4 Irish cancer patients will survive their diagnosis and everyone affected by the disease will have access to world-class treatment, care and support. In future, no one in Ireland will die from cancer.The Society is the leading provider of cancer information and support in Ireland. The Services Department offers advice, information and support to anyone worried about any aspect of cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and care, as well as a range of other services.Main duties and responsibilitiesThe post holder must be a registered nurse with oncology knowledge and experience who is able to discuss and assess complex cancer needs as well as related practical and emotional matters with anyone who contacts the Irish Cancer Society through our Daffodil Centres.Although this role is primarily a Cancer Nurse role for our Daffodil Centres, the successful candidates may at be required to help on our Support Line, or at another Dublin Daffodil Centre or Cancer Awareness Event. These duties will be allocated relevant to the candidates nursing experience and scope of practice.Daffodil CentresDaffodil Centres, located in hospitals across Ireland, offer free supports and services. We provide information and advice on various topics, including:
- Cancer prevention and early detection
- Diagnosis
- Cancer treatments and related side-effects
- Patient education
- End of life services
- Support and psychological care
- Provide comprehensive cancer information, advice and support to patients, carers, the general public and healthcare professionals. Answering queries about all aspects of cancer (face-to-face, telephone, email and written).
- Refer service users to Irish Cancer Society services, as well as other relevant healthcare professionals and/or organisations in line with the hospital policies.
- Deliver the Society's patient education programme locally in groups and online as required.
- Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff and/or service users and assist in any investigation as required in accordance with the Irish Cancer Society's Complaints Procedure and that of the hospital.
- Act as a resource to the multidisciplinary teams in the hospital on information, supports and services available.
- Participate and assist with the Irish Cancer Society exhibition stands at various workshops/conferences for both patients and healthcare professionals. Adhere to all policies and procedures of both the Irish Cancer Society and the hospital.
- Work with managers in the Irish Cancer Society and the hospital to develop and manage the Daffodil Centre, ensuring that it is providing an easily accessible and high-quality professional service.
- Maintain good working relationships with nurses, consultants and other clinical staff involved in the delivery of cancer care within the hospital.
- In conjunction with the Daffodil Centre Team Leaders and the Volunteer Manager, manage volunteers assigned to the Daffodil Centre, ensuring that they are available and maintain a presence, keeping the centre open at the designated times.
- Document activities of the centre, including statistics on the number and demographics of patients/clients seen, number of telephone/email enquiries and satisfaction with service provided.
- Maintain a knowledge base on developments in cancer care and of resources/services for cancer patients, particularly in the catchment area.
- Be responsible for maintaining stock levels of up-to-date, high-quality information materials, including Irish Cancer Society materials (booklets/factsheets), which will be displayed in the Daffodil Centre.
- Provide comprehensive support, cancer information and advice to patients, carers, the public, and healthcare professionals through telephone calls, video calls, and email.
- Refer service users to Irish Cancer Society services, as well as other relevant healthcare professionals and/or organisations, in line with the Society's policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and anonymity in accordance with the Society's policies and procedures.
- Make every effort to ensure that all information provided to enquirers is evidence-based.
- Work with the Cancer Awareness team to provide an integrated prevention and early detection service.
- Provide health checks and information stands to support the prevention and early detection of cancer.
- Offer support and advice on behavioural change and signpost to appropriate cancer screening and support services within the Society.
- Provide information stands in both hospital and community settings.
- A people person: whether it's supporting patients and enquirers, working with colleagues and volunteers, or engaging with clinicians you understand what makes people tick, and create effective relationships.
- A great communicator: you are able to communicate effectively across multiple channels (face-to-face, written, digital) and adopt your style to meet the needs of your audience.
- Wonderfully organised: you are able to manage lots of different tasks at the same time, keep things 'going as planned' and take pride in running a tight ship.
- Technologically savvy: you're comfortable using digital and technology tools for the management and delivery of programmes, and identifying new ways that technology can support your work. You know your way around the Microsoft platform.
- Flexible and open to travel: you are willing to work as a team player across many of services such as our Daffodil Centres, Support Line, online supports and services and Cancer Awareness events.
- Registered General Nurse, on the active register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- The clinical knowledge, leadership and organisational capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
- Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level.
- Post registration qualification in cancer nursing (minimum of diploma level qualification).
- Three years recent experience in cancer nursing.
- 23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays,
- Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.
- Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months)
- Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)
- Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)
- Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)
- Learning and Development Programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Optional Flu vaccine provided