Palliative Care Liaison Nurse
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Job Summary
Provide specialist knowledge clinical expertise and high-quality care to patients receiving palliative medicine services across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Assess plan implement and evaluate holistic care addressing patients physical psychological social and spiritual needs ensuring ongoing review and adjustment of care plans.
Conduct daily clinical rounds for palliative medicine patients and participate in specialist palliative care clinics.
Act as a patient advocate participating in multidisciplinary team meetings family meetings and discharge planning for patients with complex needs.
Liaise closely with primary care teams consultants and the wider interdisciplinary team to coordinate referrals and ensure seamless continuity of care.
Promote collaborative multidisciplinary working across hospital and community services supporting patients and their families throughout the care journey.
Contribute to the development and implementation of care pathways policies protocols and best practice guidelines within the acute palliative care setting.
Maintain accurate timely and legally compliant documentation ensuring relevant statistics and caseload data are collated and reported appropriately.
Participate in quality assurance audit research and service evaluation initiatives ensuring practice remains evidence-based and aligned with national palliative care guidelines.
Support education and professional development by providing patient and family education participating in staff training programmes and engaging in continuous professional development.
Requirements
Registered with An Bord Altranais (NMBI) with no restrictions on practice.
Hold a recognised post-registration qualification relevant to the specialist area.
Minimum of 5 years post-registration nursing experience.
At least 2 years experience in the specialty area of Oncology and/or Palliative Medicine.
Demonstrated interest in acute palliative medicine and service development.
Clinically competent in the assessment and care of oncology patients
Benefits
Fully funded private health insurance.
Highly competitive salary package.
Employer pension contributions.
Relocation support (where applicable).
Subsidised parking.
Educational grants and financial support for further study.
Ongoing continuous professional development opportunities.
Excellent career progression pathways.
Discounted healthcare for you and your immediate family.
Required Skills:
Registered with An Bord Altranais (NMBI) with no restrictions on practice. Hold a recognised post-registration qualification relevant to the specialist area. Minimum of 5 years post-registration nursing experience. At least 2 years experience in the specialty area of Oncology and/or Palliative Medicine. Demonstrated interest in acute palliative medicine and service development. Clinically competent in the assessment and care of oncology patients
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Research
- Communication skills
- GCP
- Infusion Experience
- Managed Care
- Hospice Care
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Home Care
