Job Title: Cancer Nurse Role
Department: Services
Reporting to: Community and Hospital Services Manager, Irish Cancer Society
Location: Dublin – St. Vincents University Hospital
Days & Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 08:00am-16:00pm (21hrs per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Key Relationships: Irish Cancer Society: Services Department
Hospital: Department of Nursing/Cancer Services Clinical Staff
Salary role: €56,600 (FTE) Full Time Equivalent. €33,960 Pro rata salary for part time hours
WHO WE ARE
Our Cancer Information Services are available for anyone affected by cancer. Our team of specialist cancer nurses provide cancer related information and education on a wide range of topics, emotional support and signposting to sources of support via our Support Line and in Daffodil Centres.
Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Centres
A cancer diagnosis impacts all areas of a person’s life. At the Irish Cancer Society, we aim to reduce this burden of cancer and improve the quality of life for everyone affected by cancer.
Our Daffodil Centre at St. Vincents University Hospital is one of 13 Daffodil Centres across Ireland. It is a friendly and welcoming, purpose-built unit, staffed by a specialist cancer nurse and volunteers.
YOU WILL
Be responsible for the leadership/management of the Daffodil Centre, including promotion and continuous development of the service and raising awareness of its availability, both within the hospital and in the local community.
Provide specialist information, education and support to anyone affected by cancer that visits or contacts the centre.
Develop and maintain information resources available within the centre for service users.
Deliver Irish Cancer Society patient education programmes.
Manage and mentor the Daffodil Centre volunteers.
Main duties and responsibilities
The post holder must be a registered nurse with specialist cancer care knowledge and experience who is able to discuss and assess complex cancer needs as well as related practical and emotional matters with anyone who presents themselves at the centre or contacts the centre by phone, email or via the Society’s Social Media channels.
Delivering person centred care and education
* Be responsive in understanding and addressing the needs of service users.
* Provide comprehensive cancer information, advice and support to patients, carers, the public and healthcare professionals.
* Signpost/refer enquirers to other services within the Irish Cancer Society, as well as to other relevant health care professionals and/or organisations.
* Deliver the Society’s patient education programmes locally in groups and online as required.
* Act as a resource to the multidisciplinary teams in the hospital on information, supports and services available to cancer patients and their supporters.
* Present to various external groups on all aspects of cancer.
Leadership of the Daffodil Centre and volunteer management
* Work with managers in both the hospital and the Irish Cancer Society to integrate, develop and manage the Daffodil Centre.
* Implement operational procedures with due regard to those of the hospital and the Irish Cancer Society.
* Continually seek out ways to develop our services and supports.
* Submit a monthly report to relevant stakeholders.
* Work with the Team Lead, and Services Coordination Team to prepare annual centre activity reports.
* Keep informed and participate in Irish Cancer Society campaigns as required.
* Work with the Society’s Volunteer Office and the Daffodil Centre Team Leaders to recruit, interview and train volunteers.
* Manage and be responsible for the competence of volunteers working in the Daffodil Centre.
* Provide the volunteers with ongoing support and supervision.
Communication, relationship management and promotion of the Daffodil Centre and the Irish Cancer Society
Establish and maintain good working relationships with the multidisciplinary teams involved in the delivery of cancer care within the hospital.
Develop and maintain close links with the Services Team and all other relevant departments of the Irish Cancer Society.
Work to expand the reach and impact of the Daffodil Centre in the community.
Work with the Daffodil Centre Team Leaders to ensure you have the appropriate promotional materials/resources for the centre.
Present to various internal and external groups on the services the Irish Cancer Society provides.
Participate and assist with the Irish Cancer Society exhibition stands at various workshops/conferences.
Take part in media relations activity on behalf of the Irish Cancer Society.
Information Development
Maintain a comprehensive resource of high-quality up-to-date, relevant information.
Be responsible for maintaining stock levels of patient information materials.
General
Provide cover as and when required in other Daffodil Centres and Support Line.
Support with Irish Cancer Society events.
The list of duties in this job description is not exhaustive and is intended to outline the main activities of the post holder.
While the post-holder will be an employee of the Irish Cancer Society he/she will work in the St. Vincents University Hospital and will be located there. The post holder must adhere to general conditions as outlined by the hospital.
WHO YOU ARE
The right candidate for this role is:
A people person: you understand the attitudes and needs of people, and create effective relationships.
A great communicator: you are able to communicate effectively across multiple channels.
A superb leader: you are able to positively lead people to meet their goals.
Wonderfully Organised: you are able to manage lots of different tasks at the same time.
Technologically savvy: you’re comfortable using digital and technology tools.
Flexible and open to travel: you are willing to be a team player.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Registered General Nurse, on the active register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Three years’ recent experience in cancer nursing.
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.
The closing date for applications is close of business Monday 10th February 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr