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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated specialist nurse in palliative care to join our team. As a specialist nurse in palliative care, you will play a central role in providing holistic and individualized care to patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal symptom relief, support in psychosocial challenges, and contribute to improved quality of life for patients. The position involves direct patient contact, guidance of colleagues and relatives, as well as participation in the development of routines and procedures within palliative care. You will also be an important resource in disseminating knowledge and contributing to professional development in the workplace. Your tasks will include assessing patients' needs, planning and implementing care measures, and evaluating and adjusting treatment plans. You must be able to handle challenging conversations, show empathy and respect, and have the ability to create security for both patients and their families. We offer an inclusive and professionally strong work environment, good opportunities for competence development, and close collaboration with other professional groups. The position requires flexibility, independence, and the ability to work in a structured manner under pressure. If you are passionate about making a difference for seriously ill people and want to contribute to the further development of palliative care, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide holistic and individualized care to patients with life-threatening illnesses
- Contribute to optimal symptom and pain relief
- Support and guide families throughout the illness trajectory
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team
- Participate in the development and implementation of routines and procedures
- Disseminate knowledge and contribute to professional development
- Plan, implement, and evaluate care measures
- Handle challenging conversations with patients and families
- Document and report according to current guidelines
- Contribute to a safe and inclusive work environment
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Authorization as a nurse
- Further education in palliative care or equivalent
- Experience working with seriously ill patients
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and in a structured manner
- Empathy and respect for patients and families
- Professional commitment and willingness to develop competence
- Flexibility and ability to handle stressful situations
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Personal suitability emphasized
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What motivates you to work in palliative care?
- Can you describe your experience with seriously ill patients?
- How do you handle challenging conversations with families?
- What measures do you consider most important for good symptom relief?
- Do you have experience with multidisciplinary collaboration?
- How do you stay professionally updated?
- Can you give examples of situations where you have shown empathy?
- How do you contribute to a good work environment?
- What challenges do you see in palliative care?
- How do you handle stress and pressure in your workday?
