Naas General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for its Oncology Day Ward in Naas, County Kildare. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers experienced nursing professionals the chance to work within a specialist oncology setting, delivering compassionate patient-centred care while supporting individuals undergoing cancer treatment and recovery.
This Staff Nurse Oncology Day Ward role in Naas is ideal for candidates with strong acute nursing experience who are passionate about delivering high-quality clinical care in a busy hospital environment. The successful candidate will become part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team focused on excellence in oncology services across the HSE Dublin and Midlands region.
Job Overview
The successful applicant will provide professional nursing care within the Oncology Day Ward at Naas General Hospital. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while supporting oncology patients through treatment pathways in a dynamic acute hospital environment.
This opportunity offers excellent career development for nurses looking to strengthen their expertise in oncology nursing within one of the HSE Dublin and Midlands healthcare facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to oncology patients attending the day ward.
- Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to clinical needs and treatment plans.
- Support the administration and management of oncology-related treatments and therapies.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Maintain accurate nursing records and documentation in line with HSE policies.
- Provide emotional support, education, and guidance to patients and their families.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
- Promote infection prevention, patient safety, and best practice standards within the ward.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with active registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of nursing experience in Acute Emergency Care relevant to the role.
- Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate and patient-focused care.
- Previous oncology nursing experience is desirable.
- Understanding of HSE policies, procedures, and clinical governance standards.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Staff Nurse Grade 2135 pay scale and public sector terms and conditions. This is a permanent whole-time position offering long-term career stability, access to public sector pension benefits, annual leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and ongoing clinical training within the HSE.
Working arrangements will be based on the operational requirements of the Oncology Day Ward at Naas General Hospital.
Location & Employer Information
Based in Naas, County Kildare, Naas General Hospital plays a significant role in delivering acute healthcare services across the HSE Dublin and Midlands region. The hospital provides a wide range of medical and surgical services and supports patients throughout Kildare and surrounding communities.
This Staff Nurse Oncology Day Ward job in Naas offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to specialist cancer care services while working in a supportive and progressive clinical environment.
Application Details
Applications for this Staff Nurse Oncology Day Ward position must be submitted through the official HSE recruitment process.
- Employer: HSE Dublin and Midlands
- Hospital: Naas General Hospital
- Category: Nursing and Midwifery
- Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
- Reference: NAAS526235
Informal enquiries can be directed to:
- Deirdre Twomey
- Assistant Director of Nursing
- Naas General Hospital
- Email: deirdre.twomey6@hse.ie
- Phone: 045 849903
