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

Hôpitaux Iris Sud, CHU Saint-Pierre and the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B) are part of a strategic grouping project for public and university hospital facilities in Brussels, supported by a favorable opinion from the medical councils. This dynamic strengthens collaboration between teams while consolidating the stability of our institutions and supporting their evolution toward an increasingly integrated and coherent care offering. It represents a genuine opportunity to join a stimulating environment driven by strong values of public service, clinical and academic excellence. 

 Hôpitaux IRIS Sud are looking for,

For Palliative Care at the Molière Longchamp site,

A Nurse (m/f/x)

Under a full-time or part-time fixed-term contract (min. 80%)

What does the job involve?

You work with patients, their loved ones, and care teams to improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses or at the end of life.

You support patients and their loved ones

You ensure comprehensive care that focuses on the patient's needs and respect for their life plan.

Specifically, you:

·      Support patients throughout their care journey;

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

·      Support, inform, and assist loved ones through 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;Hôpitaux Iris Sud, CHU Saint-Pierre and the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B) are part of a strategic grouping project for public and university hospital facilities in Brussels, supported by a favorable opinion from the medical councils. This dynamic strengthens collaboration between teams while consolidating the stability of our institutions and supporting their evolution toward an increasingly integrated and coherent care offering. It represents a genuine opportunity to join a stimulating environment driven by strong values of public service, clinical and academic excellence. 

 Hôpitaux IRIS Sud are looking for,

For Palliative Care at the Molière Longchamp site,

A Nurse (m/f/x)

Under a full-time or part-time open-ended contract (min. 80%)

What does the job involve?

You work with patients, their loved ones, and care teams to improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses or at the end of life.

You support patients and their loved ones

You ensure comprehensive care that focuses on the patient's needs and respect for their life plan.

Specifically, you:

·      Support patients throughout their care journey;

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

·      Support, inform, and assist loved ones through 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;

What about you?

Your training

·      You hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, validated and registered by the Medical Commission of Brabant.

·      Having completed training in palliative care or oncology is an asset.

Your experience and knowledge

·      You have experience with end-of-life patients.

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

·      Your IT skills enable you to ensure optimal file tracking.

Your skills

·      You place people at the heart of your practices. You show great empathy, quickly establish a relationship of trust with patients, loved ones, and colleagues, while maintaining appropriate professional distance.

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

·      You enjoy sharing your expertise. Pedagogical by nature, you take pleasure in training, advising, and raising awareness among teams to develop an early palliative approach and harmonized care.

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

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

·      You are rigorous and reliable. You comply with procedures, hygiene and safety rules, guarantee information confidentiality, and ensure impeccable quality of care.

·      You continuously develop your knowledge. Curious and proactive, you stay professionally updated and actively participate in the development of good practices in palliative care.

What we offer you?

·      Contract type: 6-month fixed-term contract

·      Working time: 100% (38 hours/week)

·      Schedule: Variable + 1 weekend out of 2.

·      Start date: depending on the selected candidate

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

·      A personalized onboarding path;

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

·      Opportunities for mobility within the IRIS network;

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

A whole series of extra-legal benefits:

·      An annual attractiveness bonus;

·      A collective social service offering various benefits (various bonuses, discounts via benefits at work, attractive holiday stays, etc.);

·      Preferential rates in all hospitals of the IRIS network + Erasme (for you, your spouse, your dependent ascendants and descendants); & other benefits from our partners

·      Meal vouchers with a value of €7.30;

·      100% public transport reimbursement 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 article 10 or 12 language certificate from travaillerpour.be, with the opportunity to take free Dutch lessons during working hours;

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

·      Supplementary pension via group insurance;

Monthly gross remuneration based on IFIC scales (category 14), indexed with seniority recognition:

·      Min: €3,447.46

·      Max: €5,339.19

 Want to join us?

Are you interested in joining our great team? Then apply without delay by completing our online application form by November 6, 2026

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

For any other questions, feel free to contact me at 02/7398760

See you soon,

Nancy Naveau

Recruiter