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Palliative Care Nurse (Community), Waterford
Client: Care Network Ireland
Location: Waterford, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: cfdee198af43
Job Views: 5
Posted: 21.02.2025
Job Description:
Staff Nurse (Palliative Care)
Purpose of the Post: Care Network Ireland are currently recruiting for a Palliative Care Nurse (Community). This role is to serve the Waterford region.
The Staff Nurse (Palliative Care) will deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating holistic care while adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards.
This role will play a pivotal part in providing specialist palliative care, enhancing patients' quality of life, and promoting optimum independence.
Positions Available:
* Full-Time temporary shifts
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to palliative care patients.
* Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
* Manage pain and other distressing symptoms, ensuring patient comfort.
* Offer emotional, psychological, and social support to patients and their families.
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including doctors, allied health professionals, and support staff.
* Administer medications and monitor patients' responses to treatment.
* Maintain accurate, timely documentation in line with professional and legal standards.
* Support and educate families on palliative care needs and end-of-life planning.
* Promote a dignified, respectful, and patient-centred approach to care.
* Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
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