Do you want to make a difference to patients and families at the most difficult time?
A Palliative Care nurse is someone who helps patients with a life limiting or terminal diagnosis and their families to have the best quality of life. You are likely to work with a range of patients, not just those with a cancer diagnosis.
As a Palliative Care Nurse you are most likely to:
- Work with patients in their homes or in a hospice as well as in the hospital;
- Build close relationships with patients and their families;
- Provide nursing support to keep patients as comfortable as possible, minimising pain or discomfort;
- Understand what is important to each patient
- Help patients make important decisions about their care;
- Provide emotional support for patients, their families and carers;
- Become a point of contact for patients with questions or worries;
Make referrals to other services that are needed by the patient.
