Overview
The MMUH is a designated cancer centre.
The cancer nursing service within the cancer directorate has a wide range of services including acute inpatient service, ambulatory day service, apheresis, nurse led bone marrow biopsy service and outpatient service.
Enhanced cancer services are a strategic initiative for the organisation.
Responsibilities
The SDF role is central to the advancement and improvement of nurse education in the cancer directorate.
Participate in the comprehensive ongoing Education and locally participating in the National Cancer Control Program ongoing education for cancer nurses.
Liaise with University College Dublin (UCD) on the delivery of our level 8 CPD programs.
Provide one to one preceptorship to staff in the clinical area.
Help formulate clinical care pathways, algorithms and clinical treatment protocols in collaboration with consultants and Clinical Nurse Specialists in the Cancer Directorate.
The SDF promotes the standardisation of evidence based care through research and education.
Informal enquiries to Tracey Fitzpatrick
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