About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled, and experienced Oncology Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to oncology patients in a clinic setting. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in oncology nursing,

chemotherapy administration, patient monitoring, IV procedures, and supportive care, along with excellent

communication and patient-handling skills.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide nursing care to oncology patients before, during, and after treatment.
- Assist the oncologist during consultations, procedures, and treatment sessions.
- Administer chemotherapy and other prescribed medications as per approved protocols and under appropriate medical supervision.
- Verify chemotherapy orders, patient identity, medication, dosage, route, and relevant safety checks before administration.
- Monitor patients closely during chemotherapy and identify adverse reactions or complications promptly.
- Recognize and appropriately escalate signs of chemotherapy reactions, anaphylaxis, extravasation, infection, or other emergencies.
- Perform IV cannulation, infusion management, injections, and blood sampling as required.
- Monitor vital signs and maintain accurate patient records.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment, medication, side effects, nutrition, hygiene, and follow-up care.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families throughout the treatment journey.
- Maintain proper documentation of medications, treatment administration, patient observations, and adverse events.
- Follow strict infection-control, medication-safety, and biomedical-waste management procedures.
- Ensure appropriate handling, storage, preparation,



and disposal of cytotoxic drugs according to clinic protocols and applicable safety standards.
- Maintain readiness of emergency equipment and medications in the treatment area.
- Coordinate with doctors, pharmacists, laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitor availability of nursing supplies, consumables, emergency medications, and treatment-related equipment.
- Assist with patient scheduling and coordination of treatment/follow-up appointments where required. Maintain confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Follow clinic SOPs, nursing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Candidate Requirements

- B.Sc Nursing / GNM from a recognized institution.
- Valid nursing registration with the applicable State Nursing Council.
- 2–6 years of relevant nursing experience, preferably with oncology experience.
- Prior experience in a cancer hospital, oncology clinic, chemotherapy daycare, or infusion centre is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with IV cannulation and infusion procedures.
- Good understanding of chemotherapy drugs, protocols, side effects, and precautions.
- Ability to identify and respond appropriately to treatment-related complications.
- Solid patient-care and communication skills.
- Good documentation and clinical record-keeping abilities.




- Ability to work effectively with doctors and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Compassionate, calm, patient, and professional approach.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

- Medical Oncology
- Chemotherapy Day Care
- Infusion Centre
- Cancer Hospitals
- Palliative / Supportive Oncology Care
- Handling central lines / PICC lines / ports
- Chemotherapy safety and cytotoxic drug handling
- Oncology patient counselling

Key Skills

- Clinical: Chemotherapy administration, IV cannulation & infusion, vital signs monitoring, medication

administration, emergency response, infection control, patient assessment, cytotoxic drug safety.

- Soft Skills: Patient counselling, empathy and compassion, communication, attention to detail, teamwork, crisis

management, professionalism.

Key Performance Indicators

- Patient safety and quality of nursing care.
- Accurate medication and chemotherapy administration.
- Compliance with clinical protocols and SOPs.
- Timely identification and escalation of adverse reactions.
- Quality of patient documentation.
- Patient and caregiver satisfaction.
- Infection-control compliance. Treatment-area readiness and safety.

Ideal Candidate

A compassionate and clinically competent Oncology Nurse who can confidently manage patients through their

treatment journey, work closely with the oncologist, and ensure a safe, supportive, and professional chemotherapy-care environment.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Seshadripuram, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Current Salary
- Notice Period

Work Location: In person

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