Palliative Care Nurse (m/f/x) (Ref. 099-26)

The Iris Sud Hospitals, the Saint-Pierre University Hospital and the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B) are part of a project for a strategic grouping of public and university hospitals in Brussels, supported by a favourable opinion from the medical councils. This dynamic strengthens collaboration between teams, while consolidating the stability of our establishments and supporting their evolution towards an ever more integrated and coherent care offer. It is a real opportunity to join a stimulating environment, driven by strong values of public service, clinical and academic excellence.

IRIS South Hospitals is looking for,

For Palliative Care on the Molière Longchamp site,

A Nurse (m/f/x)

As part of a full-time or part-time permanent contract (min 80%)

What does the job consist of?

You will work with patients, their relatives and care teams to improve the quality of life of patients with a serious illness or at the end of life.

You support patients and their relatives

You will ensure that you offer comprehensive care, focused on the patient's needs and respect for his or her life project.

In concrete terms, you:

·      Accompany patients throughout their care journey;

·      Participate in the assessment and management of symptoms of discomfort (pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, etc.) in order to improve their quality of life;

·      Support, inform and accompany relatives in the various stages of care;

·      Rephrase and clarify medical information after difficult announcements to promote understanding and decision-making.

Your role goes beyond individual support: you actively participate in the continuous improvement of practices. You develop and update comfort care protocols; The Iris Sud Hospitals, the Saint-Pierre University Hospital and the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B) are part of a project for a strategic grouping of public and university hospitals in Brussels, supported by a favourable opinion from the medical councils. This dynamic strengthens collaboration between teams, while consolidating the stability of our establishments and supporting their evolution towards an ever more integrated and coherent care offer. It is a real opportunity to join a stimulating environment, driven by strong values of public service, clinical and academic excellence.

IRIS South Hospitals is looking for,

For Palliative Care on the Molière Longchamp site,

A Nurse (m/f/x)

As part of a full-time or part-time permanent contract (min 80%)

What does the job consist of?

You will work with patients, their relatives and care teams to improve the quality of life of patients with a serious illness or at the end of life.

You support patients and their relatives

You will ensure that you offer comprehensive care, focused on the patient's needs and respect for his or her life project.

In concrete terms, you:

·      Accompany patients throughout their care journey;

·      Participate in the assessment and management of symptoms of discomfort (pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, etc.) in order to improve their quality of life;

·      Support, inform and accompany relatives in the various stages of care;

·      Rephrase and clarify medical information after difficult announcements to promote understanding and decision-making.

Your role goes beyond individual support: you actively participate in the continuous improvement of practices. You develop and update comfort care protocols;

How about we talk about you?

Your education

·      You are in possession of a Bachelor's degree (or diploma) in Nursing, stamped and registered by the Medical Commission of Brabant.

·      This is an asset if you have completed training in palliative care or oncology.

Your experience and knowledge

·      You have experience with patients at the end of life.

·      You have a good knowledge of Dutch: You are able to understand the patient's needs and communicate with your colleagues.

·      Your computer knowledge allows you to ensure optimal follow-up of files.

Your skills

·      You place the human being at the center of your practices. You show great empathy, quickly establish a relationship of trust with patients, relatives and colleagues, while keeping the right professional distance.

·      You communicate with tact and confidence. You adapt your communication to each interlocutor, know how to approach sensitive situations with kindness, reformulate complex information and support the teams in their reflections.

·      You like to pass on your expertise. As a teacher, you take pleasure in training, advising and raising awareness among the teams in order to develop an early palliative approach and harmonised care.

·      You keep your cool in emotionally difficult situations. You take a step back, manage your emotions professionally and provide reassuring support to both patients and families.

·      You work independently while cultivating collaboration. You effectively organize your priorities, take initiatives and work in close consultation with the many stakeholders involved in the patient journey.

·      You are rigorous and reliable. You will respect procedures, hygiene and safety rules, guarantee the confidentiality of information and ensure an irreproachable quality of care.

·      You are continuously developing your knowledge. Curious and proactive, you will ensure professional monitoring and actively participate in the development of good practices in palliative care.

What do we offer you?

·      Type of contract: Permanent contract

·      Working time: 100% (38h/week)

·      Opening hours: Variable + 1 weekend out of 2.

·      Start date: September 1, 2026

A series of benefits related to well-being at work:

·      A personalized integration process;

·      A training program that will accompany you throughout your career;

·      A possibility of mobility within the IRIS network;

• A friendly working atmosphere and a balance between private and professional life;
• The organization of team buildings;
• Services that ensure the quality of life at work (organisation of massages during working hours, etc.);
• The opportunity to join a hospital labeled "Ecodynamic Company", a major recognition of our commitment to quality care and sustainable practices

A whole series of fringe benefits:

·      An annual attractiveness bonus;

·      A collective social service that offers a whole series of benefits (various bonuses, discounts via benefits at work, holiday stays at attractive prices, etc.);

·      Preferential rates in all hospitals in the IRIS + Erasmus network (for you, your spouse, your ascendants and descendants at your expense);

·      Meal vouchers worth 7.30 euros;

·      A contribution to public transport costs of 100% for STIB, 80% for SNCB, TEC and DE LIJN and/or a bicycle allowance of €0.36/km

·      Language bonus of €150 gross per month, applicable after obtaining the language certificate article 10 or 12 from travaillerpour.be, you will have the opportunity to take Dutch courses free of charge during your working hours;

·      24 days of statutory leave and 5 days of extra-legal leave (+ special leave);

·      Anadditional pension via group insurance;

Remuneration on the basis of the IFIC scales (category 14), with resumption of seniority:

·      Min: 3379,86€ (index: 2.1647)

·      Max: 5339,19€ (index 2.1647)

Want to join us?

Are you interested in joining our great team? Then apply now by completing our online application form before August 23, 2026

For any further information about the position, contact Noureddine Rafiaa, Head Nurse, on 02 348 52 74

For any other questions, do not hesitate to contact me on 02/739 85 19

See you soon,

Lucrèce Misonne

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