4 Radiation Oncology jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Provides direct and indirect age-specific care for assigned patients in the Radiation Oncology Unit per scheduled shifts. Responsible for professional performance and safe patient care.The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and care coordination for patients across the healthcare continuum involving families. Abides by the Joint Commission International (JCI) requirements, including but not limited to International Patient Safety Goals, and national and international standards.

General:

• Provides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process:
  • Performs patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.
  • Performs continual critical care assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
  • Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriate.
  • Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
  • Coordinates and plans critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritizes care, based on individual needs. Revises the care plan as necessary.
  • Initiates appropriate transfer plan.
  • Recognizes subtle cues to anticipate potential problems.
  • Documents all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standards.
  • Ensures availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.
  • Performs clerical duties when needed.
  • Assumes responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) required mandatory education (e.g. fire, safety, infection control and others).
  • Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.
• Participates in developing and achieving unit goals.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Performs safe handling and administrating of Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures.
• Ensures completion of unit competencies i.e. pain management, and utilization of Emergency department devices.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice.
• Completes yearly, the critical care nursing competencies (basic).
• Participates in unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities (data collection, CQI teams, incident reporting, customer complaint reporting, medication error reporting etc.).
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Maintains mandatory educational requirements.
• Performs additional duties when required.

Unit Specific:

• Performs nursing interventions/procedures per established standards of care (Competency List “Green Book”) policy and procedures including but not limited to:
  • Preparing assessments before radiation therapy to evaluate patients' readiness and suitability for treatment.
  • Assisting oral mucositis, a common side effect of cancer treatment, specifically focusing on oncology patients to alleviate symptoms and improve oral health.
  • Aiding in radiation implant therapy, a specialized form of radiation treatment involving the placement of radioactive sources directly into the tumour site.
  • Ensuring radiation safety protocols are strictly followed during all stages of treatment, particularly emphasizing safety measures specific to oncology settings.
  • Overseeing external radiation therapy procedures to deliver precise doses of radiation to target areas while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.

Preceptor’s Responsibilities (when applicable):

• Completes the Preceptor workshop and meets the criteria indicators for the preceptor role on the unit.
• Plans, implements and evaluates the individualized competency-based orientation in collaboration with the orientee, nurse manager, and clinical resource nurse.
• Provides appropriate feedback on time to orientee and Nurse Manager.
• Provides objective documentation to the nurse manager utilizing the American Hospital Dubai's established standards of care (Competency List “Green Book and Blue Book”).

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or
• Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
• For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book).
• Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles).
• Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
• Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience in Radiation Oncology Nursing.
• Knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of patients.
• Skills in the assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
• Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritizing care based on individual needs.

The role of the staff nurse encompasses providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic radiation oncology environment.

• Staff nurses are accountable for delivering direct and indirect age-specific care to assigned patients during scheduled shifts. This involves utilizing the nursing process to perform thorough patient assessments, continually monitoring critical care needs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide seamless patient care.

1. Clinical Care: Staff nurses will prioritize patient care based on individual needs, revise care plans as necessary, and ensure accurate documentation in accordance with hospital standards.
2. Collaboration and Leadership: These professionals will collaborate with healthcare providers, participate in unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement activities, and engage in ongoing educational development to maintain clinical and professional competency.
3. Patient Safety: Ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff is paramount, including proper handling and administration of medications.
4. Preceptor Responsibilities: Experienced staff nurses will serve as preceptors, guiding new hires through individualized competency-based orientations, providing feedback, and documenting progress according to established standards.

• Participate in developing and achieving unit goals.
• Oversee external radiation therapy procedures to deliver precise doses of radiation while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues.
• Prepare assessments before radiation therapy to evaluate patients' readiness for treatment.
• Assist patients in alleviating symptoms related to cancer treatment, such as oral mucositis.
• Ensure adherence to strict radiation safety protocols throughout all stages of treatment.

This position offers an opportunity to work within a comprehensive healthcare system, engaging with multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Expert Radiation Oncology Professional Sought

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced radiation oncologist to deliver exceptional care to cancer patients using advanced radiation therapy techniques.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Conducting thorough medical assessments and examinations to confirm diagnoses and determine optimal treatment plans
• Executing precise radiation treatments, including stereotactic radiosurgery, with a focus on minimizing side effects and maximizing patient outcomes
• Developing personalized treatment plans that incorporate the most effective therapeutic techniques and drug dosages
• Providing ongoing support and monitoring to ensure patients receive the best possible care

Requirements:

• Doctorate of medicine degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of a radiation oncology specialization degree or fellowship program
• Prior experience in treating and diagnosing complex cancer cases
• Advanced knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and techniques
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care

Essential Qualities:

1. Strategic thinking and excellent problem-solving skills
2. Passion for delivering outstanding patient care and achieving exceptional outcomes

About Us: We strive to provide high-quality healthcare services that exceed our patients' expectations. Our team is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment that enables our staff to excel in their roles.