Palliative Care Nurse
Core
Provide specialized nursing care to patients with life-limiting conditions, focusing on pain and symptom management, emotional support, and holistic care.
Role type
Palliative Care Nurse
Builds
Comprehensive palliative care services for patients with terminal illnesses and their families
Domain
Healthcare / Palliative Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, symptom management, medication administration, care plan development, emotional support, multidisciplinary collaboration, patient/family education, regulatory compliance, advocacy, quality improvement
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualifications in palliative care, experience in end-of-life care
Technologies
Electronic health records
Responsibilities
Deliver specialized nursing care for symptom management and pain relief; Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans; Administer medications and manage complex symptoms; Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care; Educate patients and families on disease progression and self-care; Monitor and document patient progress and treatment responses; Ensure compliance with legislation and policies; Advocate for patient preferences and dignity; Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC