- To provide comprehensive orientation, education and counselling to transplant patients and family prior to transplant.
- To possess the knowledge and skill of caring for patients receiving Bone Marrow Transplantation: peripheral blood stem cells, autologous and allogenic transplants.
- To have in-depth knowledge on the various complications and the management of the same post BMT: graft rejection, infection, pneumonitis, venooclusive diseases, GVHD, etc.
- To provide care for patients with alteration in protective mechanisms: neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, altered skin integrity, neuropathy etc.
- To be responsible in collaboration with the transplant consultant for the efficient organisation and coordination of pre transplant investigations for transplant patients.
- To liaise with Cannulation & Apheresis Treatment Team, Day Oncology and inpatient ward areas to facilitate the collection of autologous cells and the admission of transplant patients.
- To facilitate the referral of patients for consideration of allogeneic BMT and coordinate the transfer of their care.
- To accept referrals from medical staff on potential bone marrow transplant recipients and co-ordinate the presentation of these patients at unit review meetings.
- To Coordinate and, together with medical and other staff, provide a comprehensive program of care for transplant recipients including vaccinationss, long-term effects etc.
- To provide patient and family education and counselling upon discharge and follow up as necessary
- To facilitate holistic care and integrated service provision to patients undergoing a BMT.
- To participate in and promote family meetings with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To ensure patient care standards meet professional, organisational, legal and ethical requirements.
- To ensure confidentiality of client information.
To assist in the on-going review of nursing and medical leukaemia and BMT policies and procedures.
To maintain on-going personal and professional development by undertaking furthereducation as required, attending lectures and meetings.
- To provide on-going information to patients and carers to assist them in understanding their disease process and subsequent plan of care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹32,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Provident Fund
Schedule:
- Rotational shift
Experience:
- BMT: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person