276 Oncology Nurse jobs in South Africa

Chemotherapy Nurse, Oncology Practice Pretoria

Our client, a Specialist Oncologist based in Pretoria, is seeking to recruit an Oncology Chemotherapy Nurse who will attend to all the necessary responsibilities with professionalism and excellent patient care.

Requirements:

• Greet and assist patients in a courteous and kind manner, whether in person or telephonically.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the chemotherapy unit, including scheduling, staffing, and resource management.

• Administer chemotherapy treatments and other intravenous medications in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.

• Monitor patients during chemotherapy sessions, assessing for adverse reactions and providing appropriate interventions as needed.

• Educate patients and their families about chemotherapy treatment plans, potential side effects, and self-care strategies.

• Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and optimize patient outcomes

• Assist in developing and revising patient information documents

• Obtaining and following up medical aid authorizations

• Co-ordinating and managing other registered nurses within the chemotherapy unit

• Chemotherapy room: Cannulation skills, vascular access device skills, calculation of drug dosage, chemotherapy mixing, chemotherapy administration, managing of adverse chemotherapy reactions, management of expired damaged or contaminated drugs, chemotherapy prescription standards, chemotherapy labelling, issuing and transportation, chemotherapy mixing register, management of extravasation, reporting chemotherapy adverse drug events, basic life support, stocking emergency trolley, familiar with chemotherapy drugs and common side effects

• Billing: Correct capturing for billings daily, ordering of necessary consumables, submitting and confirming medical aid authorization

• Quality assurance: participate in continuous practice quality improvement activities, manage patient compliments and complaints

• Safety awareness and risk management: Practice infection prevention and control, adhere to sharps protocol, maintain therapeutically clean and safe working environment, record chemo adverse events, medical waste management protocol adherence, check emergency trolley equipment, compliance and adherence to legislation, POPIA and policy protocols, ensure appropriate resources to prevent treatment delay

• Continued professional development: Keep up to date with practice policies and procedures, assist in mentoring and training of junior staff, participate in unit academics, ensure improvement of knowledge skills and attitudes relevant to oncology practice, practice safely and ethically

Qualification:

• 3 to 5 years of clinical experience in oncology nursing

• Minimum 2 years' experience in chemotherapy administration

• Registered Nurse

• Valid registration with SANC

• Certificate in Oncology will be an advantage

• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook proficient

• Familiarity with e-auth / SAOC platforms will be an advantage

Skills and attributes:

• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

• Passionate about patient care

• Kind, caring and compassionate

• Professionalism

• Intuitive

• Ability to multitask

• Excellent communication skills

• Good time management

• Excellent organisational skills

• Attention to detail

• Quality focussed

• A drive to do more and to make a difference.

• Problem solver

• Productive

• Integrity and honesty

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 07h30 - 16h00 (with occasional overtime if the practice demands)

Appointment:

ASAP

Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Medical Receptionist (Oncology Practice), Pretoria

Our client, an Oncologist Specialist based in Pretoria, is seeking to employ a medical receptionist. Experience within a private medical practice is essential.

Requirements:

• Greet and assist patients in a courteous and kind manner, whether in person or telephonically
• Schedule appointments
• Create and update patient files
• Upload documents, results & reports to patient files
• Attend to patient enquiries
• Run an efficient diary and appointment schedule
• Uphold the ethos and vision of the practice
• Keep reception area tidy and clean
• Attend to medical aid authorisations, PMB & chronic applications
• General administration

Qualification:

• Matric
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar medical receptionist position
• Experience within an oncology practice will be advantageous
• Computer literate
• Afrikaans & English

Skills and attributes:

• Deliver a high standard of work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Extremely high work ethic
• Extremely organised
• Exceptionally diligent
• Passionate, kind and empathetic
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent time management
• Professionalism
• Quality focussed
• Passionate about patient care

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 08h00 - 17h00 with overtime as required

Appointment:

ASAP

Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Title: Remote Patient Care Coordinator

Work Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Employment Type: Independent Contractor / Remote

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Patient Care Coordinator to join our remote team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care delivery. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in healthcare staffing or scheduling, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule nurses for patient care assignments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date nurse rosters and shift calendars.
• Respond to scheduling requests and resolve conflicts promptly.
• Liaise with healthcare facilities and nursing staff to ensure coverage and quality care.
• Document interactions, schedule changes, and follow-up actions in the system.
• Monitor ongoing assignments to ensure punctuality and attendance compliance.
• Assist in onboarding new nurses to the scheduling system as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in nurse scheduling, patient coordination, or healthcare staffing.
• Strong knowledge of shift management and coordination practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using scheduling software and internal platforms (experience with EMR/ATS systems is a plus).
• Reliable high-speed internet connection, own laptop/PC.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Availability to work from 3 PM -11 PM, including some weekends or holidays if needed.

Preferred:

Experience working in a healthcare staffing agency or facility.

Knowledge of compliance and credentialing procedures.

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Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology.

Job Summary

The MSL will primarily identify and engage with a targeted group of national and regional thought leaders/healthcare professionals (HCPs) as well as payers and managed care accounts, providing the consistent delivery of educational and compliant scientific information in support of Oncology products. The MSLs will engage with HCPs, NPs, & PAs who are in clinical practice caring for their patients. They will be trained to respond to complex inquiries in a scientific, fair-balanced, compliant manner serving as a critical field medical resource to these HCPs and also, internal SUN sales and managed markets constituents.

Responsibilities

• Interact with healthcare providers and thought leaders to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with SUN’s corporate goals and objectives.
• Communicate complex scientific information and research concepts to HCPs
• Provide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers
• Identify and train members of SUN’s speakers’ bureau and ensure they are updated on new data
• Respond to requests for investigator sponsored research (ISS) proposals and transit them into Sun and present the research to Sun for review. They will become the point of contact with the HCPs if ISS research is accepted and funded by Sun
• Support SUN sponsored research
• Provide feedback based on field interactions with healthcare providers and Thought Leaders to SUN stakeholders
• Respond to scientific inquires consistent with the MSL compliance standards,
• Foster scientific relationships between SUN and Fellows in training
• Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership
• Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating SUN values and leadership attributes
• Must have the ability to gain customer feedback, uncover business opportunities for SUN and pair customer's unmet needs with available internal resources.
• Must be a strong team player who can effectively interface with SUN clinical and commercial personnel, as well as aide in training of SUN staff.
• Demonstrate tact and professionalism when communicating and interacting with others
• Comply with all applicable SUN Health Care Compliance SOPs and US regulations
  
  

• Doctorate / Terminal degree required (eg, PharmD, MD, DO, DNP or PhD)
• Oncology background strongly preferred
• 1-3 years of clinical, research and/or field medical experience preferred
• Thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry, FDA requirements and PhRMA code
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, team, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and education skills; ability to communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Travel up to 60-70%
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications
• Valid driver’s license
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Northwest Colorado Health is seeking a PRN (as needed) Patient Care Representative with the passion and skills to deliver high quality care. We have been providing primary healthcare to residents since 2008. Today, you will join a healthcare organization and a staff of 11 providers at four locations, delivering primary medical, dental and behavioral health care to more than 5,500 patients. You will be welcomed into our caring environment to serve the community in which we live.

We have high expectations for you as a Patient Care Representative. We need you to:

• Be responsible for many aspects of preparing, scheduling, and fee collection of patients and clients in the clinic setting.
• Be responsible for scheduling and collecting financial data and fee collection for clients and patients accessing services at the clinic.
• Provide high quality customer service to visitors, peers, clients, and patients in person, through electronic communication, and on the telephone.
• Perform general office duties as assigned.

You should also have high expectations for Northwest Colorado Health as an employer. Our Patient Care Representative’s help meet patients’ needs and ensure they have a positive patient experience. Every day you will leave Northwest Colorado Health knowing that you have made a positive difference.

We offer a salary that meets market values for the Colorado area and is based on experience. The salary range for this position covering Routt County is $16.55-$26.47. Eligible for our 403(b) Retirement Plan. Open until filled. EOE. View a full job description .

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Date: May 15, 2025

Location: FS - Sun

Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc (USA)

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology.

Job Summary:

The MSL will primarily identify and engage with a targeted group of national and regional thought leaders/healthcare professionals (HCPs) as well as payers and managed care accounts, providing the consistent delivery of educational and compliant scientific information in support of Oncology products. The MSLs will engage with HCPs, NPs, & PAs who are in clinical practice caring for their patients. They will be trained to respond to complex inquiries in a scientific, fair-balanced, compliant manner serving as a critical field medical resource to these HCPs and also, internal SUN sales and managed markets constituents.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with healthcare providers and thought leaders to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with SUN’s corporate goals and objectives.
• Communicate complex scientific information and research concepts to HCPs
• Provide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers
• Identify and train members of SUN’s speakers’ bureau and ensure they are updated on new data
• Respond to requests for investigator sponsored research (ISS) proposals and transit them into Sun and present the research to Sun for review. They will become the point of contact with the HCPs if ISS research is accepted and funded by Sun
• Support SUN sponsored research
• Provide feedback based on field interactions with healthcare providers and Thought Leaders to SUN stakeholders
• Respond to scientific inquires consistent with the MSL compliance standards,
• Foster scientific relationships between SUN and Fellows in training
• Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership
• Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating SUN values and leadership attributes
• Must have the ability to gain customer feedback, uncover business opportunities for SUN and pair customer's unmet needs with available internal resources.
• Must be a strong team player who can effectively interface with SUN clinical and commercial personnel, as well as aide in training of SUN staff.
• Demonstrate tact and professionalism when communicating and interacting with others
• Comply with all applicable SUN Health Care Compliance SOPs and US regulations

Qualifications:

• Doctorate / Terminal degree required (eg, PharmD, MD, DO, DNP or PhD)
• Oncology background strongly preferred
• 1-3 years of clinical, research and/or field medical experience preferred
• Thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry, FDA requirements and PhRMA code
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, team, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and education skills; ability to communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Travel up to 60-70%
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications
• Valid driver’s license

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $152,500 to $186,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.
The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

Medical Receptionist Assistant, Oncology Practice, Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

Our client, an Oncologist Specialist in the southern suburbs of Cape Town is looking to employ a medical receptionist to assist the senior receptionist within the practice. The ideal candidate will be endearing and compassionate of nature, well suited to working within an oncology medical practice.

The location will be hybrid-based (working from home remotely & office) until bigger offices are available, you will then be required to work at the office fulltime.

Requirements:

• Greet and assist patients in a courteous and kind manner, whether in person or telephonically.
• Diary management
• Schedule appointments for the patients for consultations in the practice as well as any external healthcare professionals for patients (i.e., radiology, laboratory, admissions, referral doctors etc.)
• Attend to patient enquiries.
• Create and update patient electronic medical records.
• Request any clinical documentation prior to doctor's appointment (i.e., lab results, referral letters etc.)
• Obtain and update medical aid authorizations.
• Assist with medical aid applications and follow up with the schemes where required.
• Uphold the ethos and vision of the practice.
• Keep reception area tidy and clean.
• General administration
• Assist the senior receptionist and doctor with any administrative duties
• Stand in for the senior receptionist when she is on leave

Qualification:

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar medical administration position
• Experience in an oncology practice will be advantageous
• Experience with medical aid authorisations is essential
• Microsoft office suite experience and computer literate
• Medical software experience will be advantageous (PMO & Elixir)

Skills and attributes:

• Passionate, kind and empathetic
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent telephonic communication skills
• Good time management
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Quality focussed
• Passionate about patient care.
• A drive to do more and to make a difference.
• Integrity and honesty

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 08h00 - 17h00 with overtime as required.

Appointment:

ASAP

Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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Home Health RN

Mountain Home Area

PRN Days

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $33.75 to $7.50 Hourly - Up to 9 weeks of orientation!
• After Training: Earn up to 45-50 per visit.
  
  

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to 1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to 500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.
  
  

• To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
  
  

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
  
  

• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of patients' home care.
• Collaborates with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Performs head to toe physical assessments.
• Checks vital signs and manages medications.
• Gives injections, IV therapy or tube feedings.
• Administers and maintains catheters.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

• One year of clinical experience as a registered nurse (RN). If less than 1 year clinical experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP clinical.*
• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Minimum six months home health experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
• Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs.
• Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
• Note - If less than 6 months clinical experience as a RN, candidate must participate in RN Intern program.
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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Contract Salary: £15.75 per hour with a 25% uplift on nights.

Bank Salary: £7.65ph (day rate) / 2.07ph (night rate) which includes 12.07% payment in lieu of holiday entitlement.

Supported by: Lead Nurse / Deputy Lead Nurse.
Hours: Contracted hours will be agreed upon before starting in the post and will correspond with our respite service which is pre-booked throughout the year. There may also be scope for bank nurses to cover additional shifts on an ad hoc basis.
Shifts: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Night shifts run from 8 pm to 8 am and you may occasionally be asked to cover a night if the regular night team are unavailable.

Your primary role will be to provide high-quality palliative care in true collaboration with our patients plus their family members and those most important to them. This will include holistic assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of person-centred care plans. You’ll serve as a role model for team members, providing supervision, motivation, support and encouragement. You’ll be working within a team composed largely of volunteers, some of whom have decades of experience; and you’ll need to embrace the Hospice’s ethos and support our commitment to the evolution of a volunteer care delivery model. You will be supported by the Lead Nurse / Deputy Lead Nurse.

Please send a current CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position to:

You can also send a paper copy to:
People Team, Skanda Vale Hospice, Saron, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire SA44 5DY.