Specialised Breast Care Nurse Full-time Job

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

To perform standard physical and psychological assessments of patients

To coordinate and support a comprehensive treatment plan and care for patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Ensure proper document and record keeping of patient notes based on clinical treatment.

Provide general guidance and support to patients dealing with breast cancer, including the provision of relevant information and education.

Ensures that patients understand their treatment options, providing all necessary information in a format suitable to the needs of the patient.

Provides pre and post treatment care, support and counselling including in-depth information in respect of treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and endocrine treatment.

Works collaboratively with others to support the promotion of breast care services in the local community through stakeholder engagement and contributions on formal forums.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Relevant post graduate qualification or certification in breast care nursing

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years nursing experience after graduation, with extensive experience in breast care nursing and the associated processes.

Relevant experience in advance practice with respect to managing women with breast cancer or breast disease, or relevant experience in Oncology nursing

Mut be competent to deliver advanced nursing care in complex situations for the breast disease patient.

Proven ability to observe, monitor, assess, report and document the patient’s response to treatment.

Must be experienced to monitor and adjust treatment plans for the patient under the direction of the physician.

Proven ability to provide emotional and psychological support to the patient and their families.

In 1983, Dr Edwin Hertzog, who remains Mediclinic Internationals chairman, was commissioned by the then Rembrandt Group (now Remgro Group) to undertake a feasibility study on private hospitals. This led to the founding of Mediclinic in South Africa. Over the past 35 years the company has grown significantly, both organically and through acquisition, to become one of the worlds largest international private healthcare groups. Mediclinics story in the UAE began in 2007 with the acquisition of a controlling interest in Emirates Healthcare Ltd, followed by acquisition of the remaining minority interest in 2012. The combination with Abu Dhabi-based Al Noor Hospitals Group in 2016 led to enrichment of Mediclinics own history as it took over hospitals and clinics which themselves had been long established in the UAE.