Clinical Nurse, Chemotherapy Unit

Role Overview

In this oncology nursing role, you will assess patients before treatment, deliver chemotherapy and other prescribed therapies, and monitor their response throughout care. Your clinical judgement, clear patient education and compassionate support will help patients and families navigate treatment safely and make informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review patients’ physical condition and laboratory results before chemotherapy, confirming readiness against the relevant treatment protocol and escalating concerns to the physician.
• Administer prescribed oral and intravenous chemotherapy, and handle contaminated materials in line with hospital safety procedures.
• Explain treatment plans, likely side effects and practical management steps; support patients in understanding their options and providing informed consent.
• Offer individual and telephone guidance to patients and families about treatment-related symptoms, responding to their needs and referring concerns for further assessment when necessary.
• Assess patients preparing for radiotherapy through history taking and physical examination.
• Monitor patients during chemotherapy and other treatments, identify signs of reactions or complications, report them promptly and assist with their management.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families, involving counselling services when appropriate.
• Maintain infection prevention practices when caring for central venous lines and teach patients how to care for their lines at home.
• Administer other intravenous therapies, including blood and blood products, bisphosphonates and IV fluids.
• Use evidence-based assessment and care-planning methods to deliver and review individualized, holistic support that considers patients’ physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs.
• Follow health and safety procedures, reporting incidents, hazards, accidents and equipment faults through the required channels.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification from a recognized nursing school or university.
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least three years of clinical nursing experience in an acute-care hospital.