Locum Oncology Nurse - Bermuda - ASAP - 6 Months
Remedy International Medical are working with an established hospital in Bermuda, which is a British Overseas Territory to recruit an experienced Registered Nurse, with Oncology experience. My client is looking for an Oncology Nurse for a 6 months locum from ASAP.
Situated in the North Atlantic, with a sub-tropical climate, beautiful beaches and aquarium-like waters, and plenty of sandy coves, if you love the outdoors, this could be the island for you.
The Offer
* Salary Scale: $76,000- $95,186pa, (depending on experience) with a low tax rate
* Subsidised housing for the first 3 months, with travel and relocation allowance, plus an attractive benefits package.
Responsibilities:
* Administers chemotherapy, biotherapy and immunotherapy and monitors patients on chemotherapy during their treatments.
* Functions as a primary care nurse by assessing client/patient and family needs, formulating care plans.
* Works closely with Oncologists, Pharmacists and other members of the Health care team to obtain patient histories, collect specimens, evaluate effectiveness of treatment, and educate patients on treatment and follow-up care.
* Consults with Oncologists regarding patients’ status and progress.
* Ensures that the Clinical Manager / Nurse in Charge are kept abreast of changes and problems related to assigned patients.
* Participates in unit Quality Improvement activities and approved research projects.
* Functions as a preceptor/monitor and role model for new junior staff, as well as peers.
* Participates in committees, attends staff meetings, in-services and educational programs.
* Performs added nursing and delegated medical acts as required.
Qualifications & Registration required:
* Registered Nurse with Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma from an accredited institution.
* Current registration with the Bermuda Nursing Council, as required.
* Minimum of two years current post grad experience as an Oncology Nurse administering Chemotherapy required.
* Current certifications: BCLS required.
* Oncology Clinical Nurse Certification (ONC) (Chemo) or Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) preferred.
* Chemotherapy Biotherapy certification preferred.
* Excellent intravenous skills including starting, maintaining, and troubleshooting common intravenous access. Experience with implanted ports required.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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