Role summary:

To provide compassionate and professional palliative nursing care to patients and their families as a part of the inter-disciplinary care team. Inform stakeholders of palliative care arrangements within the community-based service platform. Establish effective care pathways and linkage throughout the care continuum. Ensure effective management of palliative care clients in home and community-based settings.

Task summary:

Patient and family care
Referral pathways
Support by the Local PHC Facilities and referring hospitals
Clinical governance/oversight
Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and record keeping
Inter-disciplinary team
Professional responsibilities
Administrative responsibilities
Medical aid clients
Management of patients and staff after exposure or testing positive for covid-19

Essential:

CURRENT REGISTRATION WITH SANC AND COMPLETED COMMUNITY SERVICE
PALLIATIVE CARE TRAINING
VALID DRIVERS LICENCE
MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE
Good communication skills, written and verbal.
Strong organization skills, ability to multi-task.
Well-developed computer skills (word, excel).
Strong interpersonal skills.

Please submit CV with contactable references, SANC registration, copy of identity document, copy of driver’s license and proof of SARS registration.

Tygerberg Hospice reserves the right to verify information supplied by applicants.

Only prospective applicants will be contacted for an interview. Please note: if you have not heard from us within 5 working days after the closing date, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Tygerberg Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Do you have Palliative Care training?
Do you have a valid drivers licence?
Do you have your own vehicle?

License/Certification:

Provide SANC number (Required)

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