Professional Registered Nurse – Palliative Care

About the role

We are looking for a compassionate Professional Registered Nurse to deliver palliative care services to individuals with life‑limiting illnesses in the Cape Town community. The role involves holistic, patient‑centred care, symptom management and coordination with families and a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide holistic nursing care, including pain and symptom management.
• Coordinate referrals and ongoing care with hospitals, clinics and community service providers.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Educate and support patients, families and caregivers.
• Participate in bereavement follow‑up and refer families for additional support.
• Manage clinical administration, reporting, statistics and medical‑aid correspondence.
• Assist with quality assurance, clinical audits and compliance with nursing standards.
• Contribute to staff meetings, training, strategic planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Registered Nurse.
• Palliative care qualification or willingness to complete accredited training.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills