Palliative Care RN – IPU & Home-Based

Highway Hospice; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Highway Hospice invites applications for a Registered Nurse – Palliative Care to join our In-Patient Unit (IPU) and Home-Based Care (HBC) teams in Durban. The role includes initiating orientation with the HBC team and delivering comprehensive palliative care.

Requirements include a Diploma or Degree in General Nursing and active SANC registration. A minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience and a South African driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified General Nurse with SANC registration.
• At least 10 years post-qualification nursing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a palliative care setting.
• Valid South African driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality palliative care in the IPU and Home-Based Care teams.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Develop and promote evidence-based palliative nursing care protocols.
• Formulate, implement and evaluate individualized care plans for patients and families.
• Maintain accurate patient records and medico-legal documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.
• Willing to work shifts to maintain 24-hour service.

Skills

Nursing

Palliative care

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Diploma or Degree in General Nursing

Job description

Highway Hospice invites applications for a Registered Nurse – Palliative Care to join our In-Patient Unit (IPU) and Home-Based Care (HBC) teams in Durban. The role includes initiating orientation with the HBC team and delivering comprehensive palliative care.

Requirements include a Diploma or Degree in General Nursing and active SANC registration. A minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience and a South African driver’s license are preferred.