Roles and R esponsibilites

Clinical Care

Assess patients, develop and implement individualised care plans, and monitor clinical progress.
Provide prescribed nursing care, assist with procedures and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Recognise clinical deterioration or treatment-related complications and escalate promptly.
Educate patients and caregivers, promote self-care and support continuity of care.
Use clinical equipment, technology and resources safely and effectively.

Specialised Oncology Services

Undertake duties within assigned specialised oncology services based on training, competency and operational needs.
Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team and ensure safe handovers across care settings.
Maintain competency in the relevant procedures, services and escalation protocols.
Participate in service coverage, quality improvement and patient education activities.

Professional Practice

Supervise and support junior staff and students, and assume the Staff Nurse in-charge role when assigned.
Participate in quality improvement, education, research and innovation activities.
Maintain required clinical competencies and pursue continuous professional development.
Undertake other duties assigned by Nursing leadership.

Other requirements: Candidates who have relevant working experience and demonstrated competency in at least two of the following areas will be preferred:

Administration of chemotherapy
Apheresis procedures
Clinical triage
Care of patients in a short stay ward
Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) care
Tele-triage
Management of CancerLine
NCIS On the Go community services
Cellular therapy
Radiotherapy nursing

Qualifications And Competencies

Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board.
Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution approved by the Singapore Nursing Board.
Minimum 3 to 4 years of post-registration nursing experience, preferably in oncology or a related specialty.
Experience in at least two specialised skills or services listed in Section 3.
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage clinically complex patients and work independently across different care settings.
Good communication, interpersonal and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Compassionate, accountable and committed to patient safety.
Adaptable and willing to cross-train in additional specialised oncology services.

Senior / Staff Nurse, Cancer Centre, NCIS