Casual Registered Nurse
Core
Provide high-quality nursing care, patient education, and direct clinical support (wound management, medication administration) to patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Role type
Casual Registered Nurse (Radiation Oncology)
Builds
Patient care journey within a Radiation Oncology service
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
wound care management, medication administration, patient education, clinical judgement, ISBAR communication, documentation, adherence to clinical governance protocols
Preferred skills
oncology or cancer care experience, empathy and compassion, analytical and problem-solving skills, commitment to quality improvement and NSQHS Standards
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality nursing care ensuring patients' physical and psychological needs are supported; Undertake direct patient care including wound management and medication administration; Provide patient education and support before, during and following radiation therapy; Monitor and maintain procedures, protocols, practices and clinical guidelines in line with best-practice Radiation Oncology nursing standards; Work closely with radiation therapists, medical physicists, patient services and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care; Ensure all patient interactions and clinical information are appropriately documented, communicated and actioned.
