Registered Nurse - Oncology

REGISTERED NURSES - ONCOLOGY (FULL TIME & 6 MONTH LOCUMS)

ONCOLOGY SERVICES


BHB ensures the highest in quality health care through service excellence, education and leadership.


Are you a licensed Oncology Nurse seeking a rewarding professional experience in a world-class island setting? We invite compassionate, skilled RNs to join our dedicated Oncology Team in Bermuda. You'll provide high-quality oncology nursing care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.


Whether you're seeking a short-term adventure or a long-term career move, Bermuda offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and island serenity. Join us in delivering excellence in oncology care-while living where others vacation.


Key responsibilities include:
• 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 and 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


Full Time Employment Benefits:
• One-way economy class airfare for relocation
• Relocation allowance
• Temporary housing provided during initial transition period
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic healthcare system


Locum Benefits (6-Month Contract):
• One round-trip economy class airfare (to/from point of recruitment)
• Temporary housing provided for the duration of the contract
• Competitive compensation and supportive onboarding


Schedule: 35 hours per week


Salary Scale: NS 21-30 $88,670.83 per annum