Nurse Adult Oncology

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia

Summary

The oncology nurse practices at a high level of autonomy and accountability in collaboration with oncologists and the inter-professional Health-care team to provide a continuum of patient care from prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, palliation, bereavement and survisorship. 

Education / Qualification Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in Nursing. 
• Associates Degree/Diploma in Nursing from an accredited school from North America, Western Europe, Nee Zealand or Australia. 

Experience:

• 4 years of nursing experience with Bachelor’s Degree. 
• 6 years with Associate Degree/Diploma is required.
• 1 year of nursing leadership experience is preferred. 

License:

• Current and clean medical license to practice from North America, Western Europe, New Zealand or Australia 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts a thorough health assessment of the patient’s physical and psychosocial,  needs by completing a patient history and physical examination. 
• Formulates and implements a holistic plan of nursing care that is communicated and clarified with the patient/family
• Interprets and organizes sequencing of diagnostic tests and procedures when nursing judgement and expertise is required
• Demonstrates “hands on” clinical skills specific to an area of practice and other job assignments as required
• Identifies clinical presentation and risk factors for oncologic emergencies, implements interventions, and facilitates patient learning associated with self-care strategies
• Effectively manages communication  of patient/family and community healthcare professionals to navigate the healthcare system
• Provides care that demonstrates sensitivity to client diversity and incorporates appropriate cultural practices
• Reviews protocols for clinical trials that may affect her/his patients
• Evaluates patient responses to interventions in order to determine progress toward achieving expected outcomes. Modifies the nursing plan of care accordingly
• Provides a comprehensive report when transferring accountability of a patient’s care to another nurse and/or facility
• Documents patient history, physical examination data, nursing care plan and interventions, and the clients’ responses in the client’s record in a timely manner in accordance with KFSH&RC standards 

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