# Staff Nurse

> Baylor College of Medicine - Children's Foundation Malawi · Lilongwe, Malawi · Contract · Posted 2026-09-17

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Programs

## Description

The Staff Nurse shall provide evidence-based nursing care, participate in training and research under supervision of the Pediatric Hematology Oncology (PHO) Head of Nursing.                                                                        

**Essential Responsibilities**

**Provide evidence – based nursing care to children with cancer and Blood diseases.**

-   Perform evidence-based nursing assessments of patients including assessment of vital signs, subjective history, and head-to-toe assessment
-   Administer chemotherapy as per established nursing practice guidelines of the PHO COE including use of the chemotherapy checklist
-   Preparation of chemotherapy as per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (unless a dedicated oncology pharmacy has assumed this role)
-   Manage the clinical space, patient flow, supplies and equipment in liaison with ED and other administrative staff
-   Administer supportive care and other medications prescribed for the care of PHO patients
-   Perform phlebotomy for labs ordered for PHO patient care as well as research samples
-   Conduct a structured hand-off with nursing staff at shift change
-   Assist physicians in performing PHO-related procedures including monitoring of patient status throughout the procedure
-   Provide patient and family teaching of patient’s condition, treatment plan, and appropriate home care prior to discharge of patients

**Participate in PHO Nursing Education**

-   Participating in PHO Nurse training workshops as a learner or as trainer
-   Provide in-service training for junior nurses and nursing students
-   Provide bedside teaching and mentorship to junior nurses and nursing students
-   Participate in the development and revision of PHO nursing curriculum
-   Engage in continuing nurse education (CNE) activities to maintain and improve clinical acumen

**Participate in PHO Research**

-   Participate in the collection of research samples, e.g. blood draws
-   Provide nursing care according to SOPs for PHO patients enrolled in research
-   Ensure ethical conduct of research in allocated PHO areas, and report any suspicion of unethical research activity
-   Participating in the education of patients and their families regarding participation in research

**Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) Projects**

-   Identify QI needs for the Centre of Excellence (COE)
-   Participate in design and conduct of QI projects including Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles

## Requirements

-   Registered Nurse (RN), with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
-   Current nursing license through all appropriate regulatory bodies
-   Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of nursing
-   Must have strong communication and leadership skills.
-    Must be able to build a solid rapport with all staff members.
-   Excellent communication skills
-   Experience in quality improvement projects (clinical setting)

## Benefits

-   Private Health Insurance
-   Pension Plan

## Apply

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