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Job Title: Oncology Nurse
Reports To: Medical Director
Department: Clinical
Contract Type: Permanent (Full Time)
Hours: Mondays-Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm (Occasional weekend emergency duties may be required)
The Company
Sweden Ghana Medical Centre is Ghana’s first private cancer care centre, serving patients from across West Africa. SGMC has a bold vision: we want to be the leading innovator in our field, with skilled employees who are motivated to deliver the best patient outcomes for our clients. We want to contribute to cancer treatment and research as we strive to give our patients the most effective therapies. We are seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse Specialist to join our team, where our teamwork is sustained by the genuine care, respect and loyalty that we share. We give the best care, consistently bringing expertise, advanced technology and best practices to make our patients experience the highest quality treatment. Moreover, we uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior. In everything we do, we always strive to take away the burden of cancer.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Oncology Nurse Specialist is to cater to the needs of outpatients who visit SGMC for various purposes, like oncology or general consultation, day care treatment, investigation, referral, treatment admission and post discharge follow up. Oncology Nurse Specialist is also accountable for the delivery of high standards of patient care according to SGMC and Ghana’s regulatory nursing standards. You will seek to create an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice, with continuous development of clinical skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
You will be expected to achieve a high standard of performance as an Oncology Nurse while you deliver on the following broad job functions (details of which will be provided to you in a job description):
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patients and patient-related issues.
• Follows all written and statutory policies for chemotherapy treatment, administration of chemotherapy drugs, safe drug handling and disposal, management of untoward reactions, such as allergic reactions, and methods for documenting patient treatment.
• Ensures that the correct dose and drug are administered by the correct route to the right patient.
• Safeguards against errors by following SGMC protocols and procedures, with the knowledge that complex regimens of potentially lethal drugs are being employed in a variety of treatment settings. Brings to attention of management areas where these can be improved.
• Supports symptom management by triaging patient problems and assisting in the evaluation of symptoms and initiation of interventions.
• Complies with all necessary international protocols and statutory obligations related to oncology nursing
• Requirements
• Bachelor of Nursing and registered with the National Nursing Midwifery Council(NMC)
• Approved Oncology Nursing Certification from Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives
• Should have between three to five years’ experience in Oncology Nursing
• Exceptional leadership, teamwork, communication and problem solving skills are essential
How to apply
Send your CV& Cover letter to career@sgmcltd.com with subject as “Oncology Nurse
Deadline: Monday 30th November 2026
Benefits: attractive remuneration package.
THEATRE NURSES, GENERAL NURSES, CRITICAL CARE NURSES, ASSISTANT NURSES& WARD ASSISTANTS (PERMANENT&LOCUM)
Reports to: MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Theatre nursing personnel will be responsible for providing exceptional care to the patient who visit for pre-operative&surgical procedures. They are accountable in an oversight capacity for the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care for the patient undergoing anesthesia, surgery and/or procedures, and Phase 1 Recovery according to Ghana’s regulatory nursing standards.
As a Nurse,you will be required to undertake the following: –
Responsibilities
• Work independently and in partnership with our doctors/surgeons to facilitate patient care and management in before and after surgical procedures:
o Assess, plan, implement and evaluate required patient care under the guidance of the surgical team.
o Promote a work environment that demonstrates caring by accessibility of safe equipment and adequate supplies in an efficiently arranged physical setting.
o Prepare patients for, and assist with, surgeries and treatments.
o Prepare operating rooms, sterilize instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stocks of supplies are maintained.
• Maintain effective relationships between the multi-disciplinary team in the clinic
• Communicate effectively with patients/relatives, ensuring all clinical needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate way.
• Ensure patient safety at all times. Safeguard against errors by following protocols and procedures, with the knowledge that complex regimens of potentially lethal drugs are being employed in a variety of treatment settings. Bring to attention of management areas where these can be improved.
• Identifies appropriate communication, and coordination to ensure smooth processes within the operating rooms.
Requirements:
• An advanced degree/Diploma in Critical Care, Peri-Operative Nursing& General Nursing
• A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience
• Should be Registered with the Nursing& Midwifery Council.
• The ability to keep updated on the latest medical technologies.
• The flexibility to work irregular hours and remain on emergency call.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the oncology field
• Good teamworking, leadership, and organizational skills.
Conditions:
Renumeration:
• Above-market average
Contract Type:
Permanent and Locum Basis
Hours:
Mondays-Sundays 6:00am-6:00pm
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JOB
All interested applicants, should please email their CVs and applications to:
career@sgmcltd.com
Closing Date: Monday,30th November 2026