Staff Nurse - Haematology Day Unit

Cavendish Professionals ,
London, Greater London

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Job Description

We are currently looking for a Staff Nurse - Haematology Day Unit to join our client's team in London. As a Staff Nurse working within the haematology day case, you will be responsible for working in a supporting experienced nursing team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of specialist care to ensure that oncology patients are cared for in a safe, caring and comfortable environment. This will include meeting their medical, physical and emotional needs by effectively communicating with the patient and their families. Roles & Responsibilities: * Participate in individual care needs of patients and develop appropriate care plans to implement and evaluate * Monitor patient care and interventions appropriately * Recognise deterioration in patients' condition at an early stage, (including neutropenic patients) Refer to the senior nurse and medical team appropriately * Attend IV/ chemotherapy drug administration training, complete workbook competence * Report and document adverse incidents appropriately * Initiate appropriate actions to isolate patients when required * Implement a holistic approach in the care of patients requiring infection control precautions. Skills & Requirements: * Registered General Nurse with valid NMC pin * NHS or Private ward experience * Passionate about patient care, respectful, responsible and committed * Haematology experience is desirable. We offer a three month supportive probationary period which includes some supernumerary time If interested, please get in touch via contact details provided or click "Apply" to forward an up to date copy of your CV and ideally with a cover letter.