Oncology Nurse Patient Care Coordinator (United Arab Emirates) Dubai

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a valid nursing license from an approved country, along with at least five years of recent post-graduate experience. A valid BLS or ACLS certification is required, and a postgraduate degree in Nurse Management or an advanced clinical specialty is preferred.

Job Summary

Coordinates and handles care for oncology patients receiving treatment on an
outpatient basis. Assesses patient needs, coordinates appointments, provides
education and support to patients and their families, collaborates with
healthcare providers, and ensures continuity of care throughout the treatment
process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provides direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring
vital signs, and assisting with treatments.
* Conducts comprehensive client assessments to collect functional,
environmental, psycho-social, and health information as appropriate to assist
in an optimal discharge plan.
* Coordinates care plans and treatment schedules with other healthcare
professionals, such as oncologists, surgeons, and radiation therapists.
* Educates patients and their families about their diagnosis, treatment
options, and side effects and provides emotional support.
* Maintains accurate medical records and documentation of patient care,
treatments, and outcomes, and effective communication with physicians,
nursing staff, patients, families and others related to patient diagnosis.
* Offers support and counselling to patients and families throughout the
treatment process, including coping with cancer’s emotional and physical
challenges, and participates in patient-related meetings.
* Advocates for patients’ needs within the healthcare system, ensuring they
receive appropriate care and resources.
* Participates in clinical research trials and stays updated on the latest
advancements in oncology care.
* Contributes to quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of
care and patient outcomes.
* Overlooks symptoms related to cancer and its treatments, such as pain,
nausea, and fatigue.
* Engages in ongoing education and professional development to stay current
with best practices in oncology nursing.
* Participates in departmental goal setting and implementing/evaluating
creative approaches to meeting goals
* Provides the patients and relatives with a tour of the oncology clinic.
* Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to achieve
optimal patient outcomes.
* Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Infection control and pain
management, and reports and documents in the Electronic Medical Records
(EMR).
* Performs additional duties as requested.
* Participates in hospital-wide, oncology clinic and other committees as
requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course
duration) or
* Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as
a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand,
and Australia.
* For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from
the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE
nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother’s
family book).
* Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully
complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health
facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles).
* Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country
and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
* Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* Postgraduate degree in Nurse Management/Advanced Clinical Specialty
preferred.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum of five (5) years of recent post-graduate experience in the related
speciality.
* Knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age,
appropriateness and developmental needs of patients.
* Skills in assessment of patient and family’s physical and psychological
needs.
* Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritising care based on
individual needs.

Responsibilities

The Oncology Nurse Patient Care Coordinator manages outpatient oncology care by assessing patient needs, coordinating treatment schedules, and providing education and emotional support. They also advocate for patients, maintain accurate medical records, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.

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