Summary: The Staff Nurse position at Sandbanks Ward, University Hospitals Dorset, involves providing nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatments in a 23-bedded oncology unit. Candidates should demonstrate strong nursing standards and a patient-centered approach, with previous oncology experience being desirable but not mandatory. The role includes internal rotation for nights and weekends, with a planned relocation of the ward by the end of 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
• Monitor vital signs and recognize deteriorating patient conditions.
• Administer medications via non-IV and IV routes.
• Work effectively under pressure and demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge.
• Participate in continuing professional development.
• Perform venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, and catheterization as required.
• Provide end-of-life care and acute oncology assessment skills.

Key Skills:

• NMC registration.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Experience with vital signs monitoring equipment.
• Demonstrated fundamental nursing knowledge.
• Desirable skills in venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, and chemotherapy training.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Salary (Rate): £36,483

City: Poole

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other