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.