Registered Nurse (Grade 2) Palliative Care
Core
Provide evidence-based, patient-centred palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses and multiple co-morbidities, focusing on end-of-life care, symptom management, and discharge planning.
Role type
Specialist palliative care registered nurse (Grade 2)
Builds
Inter-disciplinary care plans and symptom management strategies for in-patients
Domain
Healthcare / Palliative Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specialist palliative care experience, person-centred care approach, risk identification and management (skin integrity, falls, medication), multi-disciplinary collaboration, quality improvement participation, mentorship of junior staff
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Demonstrate person-centred approach in daily nursing practice; Identify and manage patient risks including skin integrity, falls, and medication; Liaise with patients, families, and medical/ancillary staff; Participate in quality improvements and monthly audits; Act as a role model and support for junior staff
Seniority
Mid-level specialist (Grade 2)