Head-Nursing Services,Trivandrum | Pallium India

Purpose

The Head of Nursing Services – Palliative Care will lead and oversee the nursing services across all
palliative care settings of Pallium India, 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

• M.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing / GNM + Post Basic B.Sc.
• Valid registration with Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC)
• Minimum 15+ years of nursing experience (Palliative Care preferred) including at least

5 years in a supervisory/ administrative role

• NFPN / Palliative Care training is desirable

Location: Trivandrum, Kerala

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, andethics.
• Mentor nurses and support capacity-building initiatives within Pallium India 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.

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How to Apply:

Interested candidates can mail their detaild CV to career@palliumindia.org
Subject Line: “Application for the post of Nursing Section Head – Pallium India”

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