Palliative Nurse

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Palliative Nurse to provide comprehensive care to patients with life‑limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Key responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, catheter care, and symptom management.
• Monitor and manage pain and other distressing symptoms to improve patient comfort.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and promote independence wherever possible.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, medication use, nutrition, and home‑care practices.
• Offer emotional support and counseling to patients and caregivers during illness and end‑of‑life care.
• Coordinate with doctors, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, nursing notes, and care documentation.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and report concerns to the medical team.
• Conduct home visits and follow‑up assessments as required by the palliative care program.
• Ensure infection prevention and patient safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Participate in community awareness programs and palliative care initiatives when required.
• Uphold patient dignity, confidentiality, and ethical nursing practices.

Required profile

• Ability to assess physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of patients.
• Capability to develop individualized care plans.
• Strong communication skills for education and counseling of patients and families.
• Commitment to patient dignity, confidentiality and ethical practice.

Required skills

• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Catheter care
• Pain management