Palliative Care Nurse at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, and general medical and surgical services, along with top notch research and education. The AMCE will provide exceptional care to people on the African continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Palliative Care Nurse

Location: Abuja

Job Purpose

• The Palliative Care Nurse will deliver compassionate, holistic nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and complex symptom burdens.
• This specialized role focuses on pain and symptom management, psychosocial support, end-of-life care, and enhancing quality of life for patients and their families within the African Medical Centre of Excellence.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Patient-Centered Clinical Care:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients with advanced illness, focusing on physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Administer and monitor pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for pain and symptom control (e.g., dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety).
• Provide expert wound care, including management of pressure injuries and malignant wounds.
• Deliver compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity.

Psychosocial & Family Support:

• Provide emotional support, active listening, and therapeutic communication to patients and families.
• Facilitate family meetings and support discussions around goals of care, advance care planning, and transition points.
• Offer bereavement support and refer to appropriate counseling services as needed.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

• Work as an integral member of the interdisciplinary palliative care team, contributing to care planning and case reviews.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, chaplains, physiotherapists, and pharmacists to implement holistic care plans.
• Serve as a liaison between the patient/family and the wider healthcare team.

Education & Advocacy:

• Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management strategies, and care options.
• Advocate for patient preferences and ensure care aligns with the patient’s values and wishes.
• Provide palliative care education and support to nursing colleagues and other healthcare staff.

Documentation & Care Coordination:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records in accordance with professional and institutional standards.
• Coordinate care transitions, including referrals to hospice, home care, or other community services.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives related to palliative and end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a valid practicing license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
• Post-basic certification or diploma in Palliative Care, Oncology Nursing, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a setting providing palliative care, oncology, chronic disease management, or intensive care.

Experience:

• Demonstrated competency in pain and symptom assessment and management.
• Experience in providing end-of-life care and supporting grieving families.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and emotional resilience skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.
• Proficiency in nursing documentation and basic IT skills.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2026.