Job Description

Position: Nursing Section Head- Palliative Care

Location: Trivandrum, Kerala

Purpose

The Nursing Section Head - Palliative Care will lead and oversee the nursing services including inpatient, outpatient, and home care. The position ensures the provision of compassionate, ethical, and high-quality palliative nursing care while upholding the organization's mission of alleviating health-related suffering. The role requires strong leadership, clinical excellence, and the ability to mentor and guide a multidisciplinary nursing team.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: B.Sc. Nursing / GNM (Post Basic B.Sc. / M.Sc. Nursing Registration: Valid registration with Kerala Nursing Council Experience: Minimum 12-15 years of total nursing experience, with at least 5 years in palliative care or oncology and prior leadership/supervisory experience Certification: Palliative care training preferred

Key Skills & Attributes

Advanced clinical knowledge in symptom management and holistic care. Strong leadership, team coordination, and mentoring abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Empathy, integrity, and commitment to palliative care values. Ability to multitask and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities

Clinical Management

Supervise and coordinate daily nursing operations.

Ensure adherence to nursing protocols and palliative care standards.

Ensure safe medication administration and adherence to infection control and patient safety guidelines.

Participate in case discussions, care planning, and interdisciplinary review meetings.

Leadership & Supervision

Provide leadership, motivation, and mentorship to the nursing team.

Plan and maintain effective staffing patterns and duty rosters.

Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify training needs.

Foster a team culture based on empathy, respect, and collaboration.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Implement quality improvement measures to enhance patient care outcomes.

Ensure compliance with institutional, ethical, and legal requirements.

Participate in audits, incident reviews, and root-cause analyses to improve service delivery.

Training & Development

Organize and facilitate ongoing training programs in palliative nursing, communication, and ethics.

Mentor nurses and support capacity-building initiatives and partner organizations.

Administration

Maintain accurate and complete nursing documentation and records.

Manage procurement and inventory of nursing supplies and equipment.

Contribute to departmental budgeting and policy development.

Liaise effectively with doctors, social workers, volunteers, and administrative staff for holistic care delivery.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹45,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)
Experience:

Nursing: 10 years (Required)
Language:

Malayalam (Preferred)
Work Location: In person