REGISTERED NURSE

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

A Registered Nurse – Palliative Care (IPU & HBC)

About Highway Hospice

Highway Hospice is a registered non‑profit organisation that has served Durban for over forty years, providing palliative and end‑of‑life care to patients with life‑limiting illness and their families. Our 24‑hour In‑Patient Unit (IPU) will offer short‑stay symptom control, respite and end‑of‑life care alongside our established Home‑based service.

The Role/Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our In‑Patient Unit and Home‑Based Care (HBC)Teams

• To deliver high quality comprehensive palliative care in our IPU (initially commencing with the homebased care team for a period of orientation)
• Provide psychosocial support to patients, their families and caregivers
• Develop and promote evidence‑based palliative nursing care protocols across our IPU/HBC
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for patients, families and caregivers
• Maintain accurate patient records, clinical documentation and medico‑legal reports
• Demonstrate leadership skills to promote effective teamwork and caring for caregivers
• Demonstrate good communication skills, written and verbal, with staff, patients, family members and caregivers
• Effective management of resources, human, technical and financial within the IPU and Highway Hospice
• Collaborate with all members of the interdisciplinary team to deliver person centred care
• Prepared to work shifts to maintain a 24‑hour service

Requirements & Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

• Qualification: Diploma or Degree in General Nursing.
• Professional Registration: Current, active registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse.
• Palliative Expertise: Demonstrated experience in a palliative care setting
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of post‑qualification nursing experience (experience in oncology, ICU, or geriatrics is highly advantageous).
• Licensing: Valid South African driver’s license (with own reliable transport preferred).
• Attributes: Emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills, resilience, and an energetic, positive approach to teamwork, flexibility and adaptability

Recommended

A recognized post‑graduate qualification/further education in Palliative Care.

Conditions

• Remuneration market‑related, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Highway Hospice is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Highway Hospice will process your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). By applying, you consent to our collecting and processing your personal information for recruitment purposes.

*** Please take note: This is NOT a caregiver position ***