Nurse Specialist in Training Hematology-Oncology

The nurse specialist (NS) hematology-oncology for the Multiple Myeloma (MM) care pathway is the linchpin in the treatment process of hematology-oncology patients. Treatment for MM has become increasingly complex due to the arrival of many new medicines and new treatment techniques. The NS enters into an independent treatment relationship with the patient and their loved ones within their own area of expertise to act according to existing guidelines. This is an integral process: involving both support in execution but also, if necessary, initiating diagnostics, drafting the treatment plan with the corresponding interventions, and evaluating and concluding a treatment process.

The NS can guide a patient in the home situation, at the outpatient clinic, and during hospitalizations. This is of great importance to facilitate continuity of care and to increase quality. Currently, 1 NS hematology-oncology is active in the MM care line. Together, you will ensure the continuity of care.

Your tasks consist of

• Performing professional medical and nursing care;

• Providing treatment and care coordination for patients;

• Providing information and education;

• Developing and implementing multidisciplinary treatment and care protocols;

• Providing education.

Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+) combines patient care, education, training, and scientific research. These three pillars are closely interconnected. In addition to highly complex top-clinical and top-referral care, MUMC+ also offers care for patients from the region.

The Hematology sub-department is part of the Internal Medicine department and provides hospital-wide care to patients with hematological disorders.

The Hematology specialty provides treatment for patients with (benign and malignant) hematological (blood) diseases. Care includes, among other things, intensive chemotherapy, various types of stem cell transplants, hemostasis and hemophilia care, and other innovative treatments.

The hematology department participates in national and international scientific studies in the field of drug research.

We have a clinical Hematology department, a day center for outpatient treatments, and a well-equipped outpatient clinic. In our close-knit team, all disciplines are represented and there is an open atmosphere with attention to every individual employee.

The new NS MM will become part of the hematology staff, which currently consists of 11 hematologists, 2 PAs, and 3 NSs. There is a weekly staff meeting, led by the head of hematology.

Hierarchical leadership is received from the head of hematology. Within the MM care team, functional leadership is provided by the hematologist specializing in MM. Cooperation within the staff and MM care team is organized collegially.

• A completed HBO-nursing degree (HBO-V) and a valid BIG registration;

• Meeting the admission requirements for the MANP training (Master Advanced Nursing Practice);

• Several years of relevant work experience as a nurse, preferably within a hospital;

• Affinity with hematology;

• Ambition and motivation to follow the training to become a nurse specialist;

• Good communication skills;

• Working well independently and in a team;

• Proactive, flexible, and stress-resistant;

• Attention to the quality of care, patient-centeredness, and patient safety;

• Good command of the English language, both spoken and written

• You can also provide a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) prior to the commencement of employment.

To start successfully in this role, it is important that you have a good command of the Dutch language (minimum B2 level) due to contact with, among others, patients and colleagues. Additionally, it is a condition that you are allowed to work in the Netherlands (EU/EEA nationality or a valid work permit).

Do you meet these job requirements? Then we will go for you!

Depending on education and experience, the salary is at least € 3,753 and at most € 5,314 gross per month for a full-time appointment. This salary is exclusive of holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of your gross annual salary.

This vacancy is subject to the allocation of a training place by Zuyd Hogeschool.

This concerns, in the first instance, a temporary employment contract as a nurse until September 1, 2027, for an average of 32-36 hours per week in accordance with article 2.4.2 Cao umc (‘preparatory period’). It will be known before February 1, 2027, whether a training place has been allocated. Upon mutual satisfaction with the preparatory period, employment will follow from September 1, 2027, for the duration of the training. After positive completion of your training, an indefinite employment contract as a nurse specialist will follow.

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For more information about the position or the training and career opportunities, please contact Internist Hematologist Aniek de Coninck, reachable via a.de.coninck@mumc.nl. Want to shadow for a day? That is also a possibility!

For information about the application procedure, follow this link. General information about employment conditions and working at Maastricht UMC+ can be found here. Unable to find the answer to your question? Then contact the Recruitment team.

Applications for this vacancy can be submitted up to and including November 22.

We recruit our candidates ourselves and do not work with external agencies for this vacancy.