If you are looking for an opportunity to use your cancer nursing skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on anyone affected by cancer, this role is for you.
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
The 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 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.
If you are looking for an opportunity to use your cancer nursing skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on anyone affected by cancer, this role is for you.
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.
* 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.
Delivering person-centred care and education
* Be responsive in understanding and addressing the needs of service users and complete a Needs Assessment with them, if appropriate.
* 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.
* 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.
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.
* Submit a monthly report to relevant stakeholders.
* Work with the Society’s Volunteer Office and the Daffodil Centre Team Leaders to recruit, interview and train volunteers.
Information Development
* Maintain a comprehensive resource of high-quality up-to-date, relevant information.
* Work with the Society’s Education and Engagement team to develop and update information about cancer types, cancer treatments and other patient information resources.
Professional Development
* Maintain a knowledge base on developments in cancer care.
* Participate in courses/workshops/conferences/online education resources as appropriate.
Governance
* Comply with the need for service user confidentiality.
* Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff and/or service users.
General
* Provide cover as and when required in other Daffodil Centres and Support Line.
The list of duties in this job description is not exhaustive and is intended to outline the main activities of the post holder.
WHO YOU ARE
The right candidate for this role is:
* A people person: able to support patients and enquirers, work with colleagues and volunteers.
* A great communicator: able to communicate effectively across multiple channels.
* A superb leader: able to positively lead people to meet their goals.
* Wonderfully Organised: able to manage lots of different tasks at the same time.
* Technologically savvy: comfortable using digital and technology tools.
* Flexible and open to travel.
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.
The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
The closing date for applications is close of business Monday 10th February 2025.
Some of our benefits:
* 23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays.
* Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period).
* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months).
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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