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Clinical Nurse Specialist – Medical Oncology
Location: Waterford
Department: Oncology Day Unit
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Scale: €61,249 – €76,158 per annum (based on a 37.5-hour week)

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading Oncology Service in Waterford to recruit an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist- Medical Oncology. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking Oncology Day Unit, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while contributing to service development and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day coordination of care within the Oncology Day Unit
• Deliver specialist clinical expertise in Medical Oncology, supporting complex patient pathways
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to nursing staff
• Ensure safe, effective allocation of resources and appropriate skill mix
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes
• Support service development, audit, and KPI achievement
• Maintain clear communication with senior nursing and management teams
• Participate in and lead quality improvement and change initiatives

Essential Criteria

• Registered with NMBI (General Division) or eligible
• Postgraduate qualification in Oncology (or equivalent)
• Minimum 4 years’ oncology experience
• Proven experience in a leadership/clinical specialist capacity
• Competent in IV/oral chemotherapy administration
• Experience with CVAD care, cannulation, and venepuncture
• Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office) and awareness of clinical governance
• Management qualification (desirable)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (or willingness to undertake)
• Experience in service development, audit, or change management

Personal Competencies

• Strong clinical knowledge and professional leadership
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centred care
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates adaptability, initiative, and a collaborative approach
• Ability to lead and influence within a multidisciplinary environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with HSE scales
• Comprehensive pension and Death in Service benefit (x3 salary)
• Critical Illness cover up to age 66
• Relocation package available
• 27 days annual leave
• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing
• Opportunity to work within a progressive oncology service

Apply Now

If you are an experienced oncology nurse with leadership experience, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone on 089 9455139.