Professional Registered Nurse – Palliative Care
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Professional Registered Nurse – Palliative Care
Recruiter
Immploy
Job Ref
Professional Registe..
Date posted
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary
Market related
SUMMARY
Professional Registered Nurse – Palliative Care
POSITION INFO
Professional Registered Nurse - Palliative Care Overview We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for palliative care to provide holistic, patient-centred care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses. The successful candidate will work closely with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality symptom management, emotional support, and care coordination within the community. Minimum Requirements
- Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Registered Nurse.
- Palliative Care qualification or willingness to complete accredited palliative care training.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualised care plans.
- Provide holistic palliative nursing care, including pain and symptom management.
- Coordinate patient referrals and ongoing care within a multidisciplinary team.
- Liaise with healthcare professionals, hospitals, clinics, and community service providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Participate in bereavement follow-up and refer families for additional support where required.
- Manage clinical administration, reports, statistics, and medical aid motivation letters.
- Assist with quality assurance, clinical audits, and compliance with nursing standards.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, strategic planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Promote awareness of palliative care within the community and support healthcare professionals through education and mentorship.
- Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and professional standards relating to nursing practice and medication management. Skills and Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and counselling abilities.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
- Team player with the ability to work independently. Should you wish to apply please forward updated CV to rochelle.
