Professional Registered Nurse – Palliative Care

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Professional Registered Nurse – Palliative Care

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Professional Registered Nurse – Palliative Care

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for palliative care to provide holistic, patient-centred care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses. The successful candidate will work closely with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality symptom management, emotional support, and care coordination within the community.

Minimum Requirements

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Registered Nurse.
• Palliative Care qualification or willingness to complete accredited palliative care training.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Provide holistic palliative nursing care, including pain and symptom management.
• Coordinate patient referrals and ongoing care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, hospitals, clinics, and community service providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Participate in bereavement follow-up and refer families for additional support where required.
• Manage clinical administration, reports, statistics, and medical aid motivation letters.
• Assist with quality assurance, clinical audits, and compliance with nursing standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, strategic planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote awareness of palliative care within the community and support healthcare professionals through education and mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and professional standards relating to nursing practice and medication management.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and counselling abilities.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.

Should you wish to apply please forward updated CV to rochelle.