The information book - Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service

Associate Nurse Unit Managers
Associate Nurse Unit Managers are experienced nurses responsible for running
the ward during each shift. There is always an associate Unit Manager on duty
in your child’s ward.
Nurse Coordinator
A Nurse Coordinator co-ordinates your child’s care in the hospital and at home.
The Nurse Coordinator is also the link between you and your child and the
staff.
Ward Nurses
The Ward Nurses provide day to day nursing care for your child.
Nursing Staff also work in the Day Oncology Unit (DOU). The DOU has
an Associate Unit Manager, Nurses and Outpatient Desk staff.
Some nursing care can be provided at home by a number of different services
such as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS). This can reduce the number of
hospital visits. The nurses at the Children’s Cancer Centre can arrange this for
you.
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Art Therapist
The Art Therapist uses a variety of art media to help your child express feelings,
thoughts, fears and experiences. These may be about your child’s illness,
treatment and being in hospital.
Audiologist
The Audiologist checks your child’s hearing. This is important because some
cancer drugs can affect your child’s hearing.
Chaplain
The Chaplain provides care for your child, your family and for you. The chaplain
listens to your concerns and provides spiritual, emotional, religious or simply,
human support. You don’t need to belong to a religious group or church to ask
for a chaplain’s help.
Comfort First clinicians
A team who specialise in child development and focus on providing procedural
support to children and families throughout their cancer treatment.
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Updated March 2011