Hospice ,Senior Nurse Job Vacancy in Uganda

) (national organization) has promoted modern methods
of pain and symptom control as well as “whole-person” (holistic) care
for patients living with cancer and HIV/AIDS. HAU strives to uphold excellent
clinical standards and provide quality education courses and advocacy
activities to promote the spread of palliative care throughout Uganda and
Africa.

• Develops,
  reviews and implements the PC Nursing strategy for HAU; advocates for the
  PC Nursing Care services within HAU and in the wider healthcare forums in
  Uganda and Africa;
• The
  Senior Nurse will be responsible for standard setting, and ensuring
  compliance with regulation.

• Ensure
  the delivery of high quality PC Nursing services;
• Provides
  technical nursing advice and support;
• Manages
  the nursing teams to deliver high standards of care and ensure continuity
  of care for patients;
• Updates
  and maintains excellent communication within HAU and with key stakeholders;
• Ensures
  proper documentation and record-keeping.

• Mentor,
  train and supervise the Health Service Coordinators, supervising and
  reviewing performance;
• The
  incumbent also ensures PC service delivery in accordance with policies and
  procedures; ensures the Nurses have the skills required to deliver high quality
  service;
• Actively
  coordinate the different medical teams, support services,
  education/learning activities.
• Ensures
  proper budget management for PC Services and promotes access to
  comprehensive quality PC services.

• The
  applicant should hold a degree in Nursing; Public Health and significant
  experience in leadership and management in healthcare.
• Specialized
  training in palliative care, cancer care, and education is an added advantage.
• A
  minimum of three to five years’ experience in African Palliative care in a
  senior nursing position.