Oncology Nurse - Patient Care Coordinator

About the role

American Hospital Dubai is looking for an Oncology Nurse who will act as Patient Care Coordinator for oncology patients treated on an outpatient basis. The nurse assesses patient needs, coordinates appointments and care plans, provides education and support to patients and their families, and works with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs and assisting with treatments.
• Assess patients to gather functional, environmental, psycho-social and health information and help plan discharge.
• Coordinate care plans and treatment schedules with oncologists, surgeons and radiation therapists.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment options and side effects, and provide emotional support and counselling.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with physicians, nursing staff, patients and families.
• Advocate for patients' needs and report and document in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Monitor symptoms such as pain, nausea and fatigue, and take part in clinical research trials and quality improvement initiatives.
• Give tours of the oncology clinic to patients and relatives, and take part in hospital and clinic committees as requested.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (at least 3 years full-time) or a nursing degree (at least 2 years) with registration as a registered nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand or Australia.
• UAE nationals: exempt from experience and clinical training requirements; must submit a birth certificate and mother's family book.
• Non-UAE nationals from UAE universities must complete 6 months of clinical training after graduation (except for Registered and Assistant Nurse titles).
• Valid license to practice in the home country or country of last employment, and a valid BLS or ACLS certification.
• Postgraduate degree in Nurse Management or an advanced clinical specialty preferred.
• At least 5 years of recent post-graduate experience in the related specialty.