NURSING SERVICES
Overview
We have seen a revolution in the evolution of newer techniques in the area of cancer diagnosis, treatment and oncology nursing. Cancer survival rates have improved, and nursing has experienced a shift that acknowledged the importance of professionalism in nursing. Over the years the practice of oncology nursing has attained the role of direct caregiver, educator, consultant, administrator, and researcher. Oncology nursing extends to all healthcare delivery settings from prevention, screening, treatment to palliation.
Nursing at RGCIRC has a proud reputation for providing specialized care and comfort to patients diagnosed with cancer. Oncology nurses work together closely with doctors to ensure patients, and their families experience compassionate care as well as access to the latest cancer treatments. Our services also include access to support groups and education programs to assist patients and their families. We are certified for Nursing Excellence by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH).
“We take care of all details to make sure that Patients journey is as simple and stress free as possible”
Scope Of Service Nursing Department
The roles of oncology nurses are diverse they help people living with cancer and their families throughout the cancer journey.
Oncology nursing care is inclusive of comprehensive nursing care which includes:
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Coordination of care
- Direct patient care
- Day care services
- Pain management
- Symptom management
- Supportive Care
- Critical care
- Palliative care
- End of life care
Vision
Provide best Oncology Nursing care of International standards in India.
Mission
Provide Comprehensive Oncology nursing care from prevention to palliation based on core values of quality, ethics, Empathy and compassion.
Values
- Empowerment
- Team work
- Patient centered care
- Mutual respect
- Trust among all team members
- Innovation & Learning
Specialty Nursing Areas

- Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Nurse
- Chemotherapy Nurse
- Clinical Instructor
- Clinical Research Nurse
- Infection Control Nurse
- Informatics Nurse
- Intestinal and Urinary Diversion Care Nurse
- Medical, Surgical & Radiation Oncology Nurse
- Nurse Educator
- Nursing Coordinator
- Onco Critical Care Nurse
- Onco Emergency Nurse
- Onco Surgery Nurse
- Pain Care Nurse
- Pediatric Oncology Nurse
- PICC Insertion Nurse
- Preventive and Palliative Onco Nurse
- Quality Nurse
- Wound Care Nurse
Nursing Conferences

The Department of Nursing of RGCIRC organizes academic feast for nursing fraternity, focusing majorly on obstacles and developments in the field of nursing and healthcare. Nursing conferences enable nurses to learn about a wide range of educational advancements. These are considered as one-stop opportunities to update with the most recent innovations and procedures in the field of nursing. These conferences will have speakers from diverse backgrounds who will discuss, share and dissect the cutting-edge research efforts used in betterment of Nursing.
- NURSICON – Annual international Nursing conference.
- CNE – Annual Continuous Nursing Education.
Training
- Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing
- Nursing Induction Training Program (NITP)
- Basic Life Support Certification Program
- PICC Line Training Program
- Workshops
- Chemoport Training Program
- In service education programs
- Nursing Clinical Case Presentations
- External Conferences, Workshops & Trainings
Other Activites and Celebrations

- Nurses week celebration
- Infection control week celebration
- Christmas celebration
- World cancer day celebration
- Onam celebration
- Diwali celebration
- Outdoor activities
- Annual day celebration
Nurses Hostel
We provide a fully furnished hostel facility, including food and transport, exclusively for female nurses working at RGCIRC.