Nursing Section Head

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