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 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