Palliative Care Nurse
Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
Job Description
Palliative Care Nurse - Johannesburg (Travel Required)
Purpose:
Provide compassionate, holistic, and patient-centered care to improve the quality of life for individuals in the palliative stage, supporting both patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage pain effectively. Administer medications (including syringe drivers and IV therapies). Manage symptoms such as nausea, dyspnoea, delirium, and wound care. Deliver care during the terminal phase, ensuring dignity and comfort. Support psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and families. Educate and empower families throughout illness and bereavement. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation. Perform clinical procedures (injections, IV cannulation, bowel management). Advocate for ethical, patient-centered palliative care practices.
Competencies:
Independent yet collaborative team player. Excellent communication skills (including breaking bad news). Compassionate, resilient, and professional. Strong relationship-building and patient advocacy skills.
Requirements:
Nursing Degree/Diploma + HPCSA registration. Introductory palliative care training (min. 5 days). 6-12 months palliative care experience. Computer literacy, valid driver's license, own transport.
Advantageous:
Pain management specialty, home-based care experience, counseling skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From R25000,00 per month
Work Location: On the road
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1606260
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned