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Job description for Radiotherapy Nurse

 Job Description      Department: Nursing      Title:   Radiotherapy Nurse

Job description for Radiotherapy Nurse


Reports to:

Radiotherapy Head Nurse

Collaborates with:

Oncology unit and biomedical engineering.

Accountable to:

Radiotherapy Head Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, ADON &DON

Job Summary:

·   The radiotherapy staff nurse provides good assessment skills and able to look at each patient's case in a holistic way. The radiotherapy staff nurse works in collaboration with the oncology department to provide comprehensive nursing care to the oncology patient receiving radiotherapy in the (...................) hospital. They must have strong skills, good communicator and committed to providing a high standard of care. Knowledge of radiotherapy is also essential. Management of a busy workload is central to this outpatient role.

Responsibilities and duties :-

·       Responsible for the therapeutic environment where the patient receives radiation.

·       Responsible for own safety and that of co-workers and visitors.

·       Assist the physician in location the precise site of the tumor.

·       Ensure that all staff in the department use dosimeters.

·       Keep records of treatment plans for all patients receiving radiation therapy.

·       Train new recruits in the department and keep training records in the department.

·       Liaise with biomed department for routine internal maintenance for all equipment.

·       Maintain accurate and precise record keeping of all equipments available in unit.

·        Monitor the patient's response to therapy.

·       Monitor the patient's general physical, mental/emotional status.

·       Document all clinical outcome variations and inform the oncologist.

·   Keep side effects to a minimum and keep patient under close surveillance while receiving therapy.

·       Know the following protocols:

-        Disaster Policy.

-        Code blue policy.

-        Fire safety policy.

-        Infection control policies

Educational Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the head nurse & Clinical instructor the nurse will:

          ·         Contribution to the determination of the training needs relevant to the clinical area.

          ·         Participate in the clinical orientation of all new nurses and assistants.

          ·         Develop the leadership skills to act as an effective role model.

          ·         Take obligation on your very own studying and improvement needs.

          ·         Attend all required in-services training programs.

          ·         Stay current with mandatory training such as Basic Life Support (BLS).

Communication and Interpersonal skills:

·   Follow the appropriate communication channels according to the organizational chart of the department.

          ·        Must be able to communicate effectively each verbally and in writing.

          ·        Maintain professional appearance and dress code.

          ·        Wear Identification badge when working.

·        Refer to out of office or lateness policies.

·        Must be innovative and able to suppose critically.

·        Always promote a good relationship in the unit to maintain teamwork.  

Qualifications :

  Education:

· Diploma, Technical Institute, BSN or equivalent internationally recognized qualification.

Experience :-

·     Experience in Radiation Therapy an advantage.

Training :-

·      Must be registered with the Egyptian Nurses Union and/or professional registration body.

·       50 hours of training per year compulsory.

·       BLS certification is mandatory.

Dress Code:

According to (...................) Policy.
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