Senior Staff Nurse

Job Description: Senior Staff Nurse – Oncology

Organization: Galaxy Cancer Care Clinic and Daycare Center

Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Staff Nurse to provide safe, high-quality care to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and other oncology treatments in a daycare setting.

• Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister chemotherapy and supportive medications as prescribed, following strict safety protocols.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after chemotherapy for adverse reactions and complications.
• Recognize and promptly escalate emergencies, including infusion reactions, extravasation, and signs of infection or neutropenic fever.
• Manage IV lines, infusion pumps, and central venous access devices as per competency and protocol.
• Educate patients and caregivers about chemotherapy side effects, infection prevention, nutrition, and home care.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and follow infection control and hazardous drug handling guidelines.
• Coordinate daycare operations and support junior nursing staff.
• Key Skills RequiredKnowledge of chemotherapy administration and oncology nursing.
• Strong patient assessment and clinical monitoring skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond to chemotherapy-related complications.
• Expertise in IV therapy, infusion safety, and infection prevention.
• Excellent communication, patient counseling, and compassionate care.
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Qualifications & ExperienceGNM / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
• Valid nursing registration with the applicable State Nursing Council.
• Preferred: 3–5 years of nursing experience, including oncology or chemotherapy daycare exposure.
• Chemotherapy training and BLS certification preferred.

Ideal Candidate: A dedicated, empathetic, and safety-conscious nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients throughout their cancer treatment journey.