Jerusha Knock

Dedicated Registered Oncology Nurse with more than 23 years of nursing experience and extensive expertise in medical oncology, chemotherapy administration, stem cell transplant support, patient education, supportive care, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in both hospital and private oncology practice settings in South Africa and the United Kingdom. Recognised for maintaining high standards of patient safety, compassionate care, clinical excellence, and professional integrity while supporting patients and families through complex cancer treatment journeys.

Registered Oncology Nurse at Independent Oncology Nursing Support / Locum Assistance (2025-10 – 2026-01)

• Assisted during the establishment and operational startup of a private oncology practice.
• Supported chemotherapy patient management, treatment co-ordination, and oncology nursing services.
• Assisted with clinical workflow implementation, patient scheduling, and treatment preparation.
• Provided professional oncology nursing expertise and ensured continuity of patient care.
• Managed and administered cytotoxic chemotherapy and supportive oncology treatments.

Registered Oncology Nurse at Cancer Care (2015-11 – 2024-04)

• Managed and administered cytotoxic chemotherapy and supportive oncology treatments.
• Provided patient education regarding treatment plans, side effects, and supportive care measures.
• Managed patients receiving, blood products, Bridging therapy for Multiple Myeloma, administration of immunoglobulins.
• Performed cannulation, venepuncture, and central line access procedures.
• Delivered psychosocial support to patients and families throughout treatment.
• Maintained accurate clinical records, patient statistics, and billing support.
• Participated in ongoing professional development and chemotherapy safety training.

Registered Oncology Nurse at Prof Ruff & Partners Medical Oncology Centre (2009-07 – 2015-10)

• Administered chemotherapy and monitored patients during treatment cycles.
• Managed central venous access devices including Hickman lines and portacaths.
• Supported patients receiving high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplant therapies.
• Provided education and support for patients and caregivers.
• Participated in multidisciplinary oncology care planning.

Registered Oncology Nurse at Medical Oncology Centre of Rosebank Prof B Rappaport (2007-05 – 2009-06)

• Administration of cytotoxic drugs safely.
• Conducted clinical trials with adherence to GCP principals, ensuring the safety and rights of trial participants e.g. Ipilimumab, Denosumab s/c
• Managed clinical trial patients including observations, ECGs, and treatment monitoring.
• Assisted with preparation and administration of high-dose chemotherapy, Pre Transplant phase of autologous transplants, education, patient and family support.
• Provided psychosocial support and education to oncology patients.

Registered Nurse – Oncology Unit at The Cromwell Hospital (2002-08 – 2006-10)

• Delivered specialist oncology nursing care in a leading private healthcare environment.
• Assisted with intrathecal chemotherapy, lumbar punctures, and bone marrow aspirations.
• Administration of high dose myeloablative conditioning protocols (BEAM, Melphalan) safely and handled Day Zero stem cell infusions via VADs
• Managed complex induction, bridging and supportive care regimes safely, delivering Vidaza, Tioguanine, VAD, and IVIG infusions etc.
• Managed oncology emergencies post-transplant including neutropenic sepsis, tumor lysis syndrome, spinal cord compression, and hypercalcaemia.
• Administered chemotherapy, biological therapies, blood products, and supportive medications.
• Participated in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Supported palliative care and symptom management for advanced cancer patients.

Registered Nurse at Entabeni Hospital (2001-08 – 2002-06)

• Managed ward activities and patient care coordination.
• Mentored student nurses and supported professional development.
• Administered medications and assisted with oncology-related procedures.

Registered Nurse at Greys Hospital (2000-01 – 2001-06)

• Delivered comprehensive nursing care within an acute hospital setting.
• Managed medications, intravenous therapies, and blood products.
• Supported ward operations and supervised junior staff when required.
• Precipitated in ward rounds and Multidisciplinary meetings.

Diploma in Nursing (General, Psychiatric & Community) and Midwifery – Natal College of Nursing (1995 – 1999)

Clinical Training – Grey's Hospital (2000 – 2001)

Level 3 in Chemotherapy Practice: Issues in Care and Management – King's College London (2003 – 2004)

In-Service Continuing Nurse Education Programme – The Cromwell Hospital (2003 – 2006)