Cnm1; oncology day unit

Job Description Job Title; CNM1 Oncology Day Unit Department ; Oncology Day Unit Reports to ; CNM2 Oncology Day Unit Date ; 2025 Overall Purpose of Job The mission of Beacon Hospital is to provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the Oncology Day Unit.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit.

Analyses workloads and skill requirements to meet patient care needs.

Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.

Delegates appropriate tasks to personnel, consistent with legal and professional guidelines and departmental standards.

Maintains clear communications with the Clinical Nurse Manager regarding unit needs and / or incidents.

Serves as a resource person on the unit.

Assists with patient care as needed.

Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.

Participates in delivery of patient care in the oncology day unit.

Participates in the delivery of patient and family education pertaining to chemotherapy regimes and treatment.

IV cannulation and venepuncture as required.

Administration of prescribed cytotoxic chemotherapy to Oncology patients via cannula, Hickman / PICC Line or portacath.

To administer chemotherapy under strict protocols, adhering to unit and hospital policies.

Be aware of hospital and HSE policies pertaining to the safe administration of cytotoxic preparations.

To utilise and make available to patients and families, local and national cancer support networks.

Participate with in-service education programmes for staff.

Promote evidence based practice.

Liaise with the National Cancer Registry as required.

Clinical Responsibilities The post holder will be familiar with and adhere to The Professional Scope of Practice Framework (NMBI 2000).

The timely identification and communication of any issues to the Nurse Manager.

Demonstrate a confidence and competence in all hospital policies and guidelines.

Efficient recording of all necessary documentation.

Effective managements of complaints.

Monitoring of all risk management processes.

Maintaining an effective interdisciplinary communication processes.

Efficient utilisation of pay and non-pay resources.

Participate in all ward and hospital nursing communication processes including ward meetings and staff forums.

Leadership Responsibilities Responsible for assignment of patient load taking into