Senior Staff Nurse

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in

the lives of patients and families facing advanced illness? We are

seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospice / Palliative Care Nurse

to join our team. You will be responsible for providing

personalized, specialized, and cost-effective care in line with

hospice policies, nursing standards, and best

practices.

In this role, you will work closely

with doctors, patients and their families, allied health

professionals, government agencies, and hospitals to ensure

holistic and coordinated care.

Key

Responsibilities :

Conduct home visits and perform night call duties when

scheduled.

Prepare and write care plans for

new patients.

Conduct monthly checks and

replenishment of medication / medical supply and record controlled

drugs.

Act as a case manager coordinating and

implementing a plan of care for the client with advanced disease

referred to the organization.

Work in

collaboration with members of a multi-disciplinary team in a

setting which provides 24 hours medical care, pain & symptom

management and family support.

Assess

nutritional needs in the patient with advanced diseases including

adjusting current medication as needed so as to achieve optimal

symptom control.

Implement and review care

plans for the patients, working with members of a transdisciplinary

team to achieve the highest level of coordinated care for the

patient.

Identify patients and families in

need of financial assistance and / or counselling and refer to social

workers department in our organisation.

Check

patients' case files who are discharged before sending to related

colleagues / department and after home visit by doctors and nurses,

in the absence of a nurse supervisor.

Prepare

family caregivers for approaching death and to give caregivers

bereavement and emotional support when necessary.

Prepare training notes for presentation and planning of

training and education for nurses.

Participate

in in-service education program, seminars and training courses for

updating of nursing skills and knowledge in hospice and palliative

care as directed by nursing lead and Resident Physician.

Assume professional responsibility and accountability for

outcomes in nursing

practice.

Key

Requirements :

Registered nurse with knowledge in Basic Palliative Care

Nursing and Nursing skills.

Degree in Nursing

or a specialised diploma in Palliative Care, with at least 3 years

of relevant experience.

Strong knowledge base

with the ability to integrate nursing theory into

practice.

Experience in palliative or

geriatric care is an advantage.

Passion in

hospice and palliative care. Willingness to deal with issues of

death and dying.

Mature and holistic outlook

of a person's well-being, including care of

family / caregivers.

Compassionate and

empathetic with suffering.

Able to work

harmoniously and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team

setting.

An effective communicator toward

patients, caregivers, fellow healthcare

professionals.