Palliative Care Study Day Workshops

Workshop: ‘Beyond the Basics’

This one-day workshop is a joint study day provided by the Hospital palliative care service and Arohanui Hospice.

It is designed for registered and enrolled nurses who have already undertaken some palliative care education (i.e. through their resource nurse role, NETP programme, the MDHB Palliative and end of life care study day, the Fundamental of palliative care or other palliative care education).

The day will include a range of topics related to symptom management, ethics and communication to consolidate and develop nurses’ skills and confidence in the management of nursing care for people with palliative care needs regardless of the care setting. Some pre-reading is required to optimise the day.

Date: Thursday 28 March 2019, 8.30am – 4.00pm

Venue: The hall in the Education Centre at Palmerston North Hospital, Ruahine Street.

Cost: No cost

Enrolments: Via Palmerston North Education Centre: http://staffintranet.midcentraldhb.govt.nz/Training/Pages/Home.aspx#

Places are limited and enrolments will close 20 March 2019.

Tea and coffee provided, but you will need to provide your own lunch.

Workshop: 'Understand me when I'm dying'

To raise awareness and understanding of the increasing spiritual and cultural diversity that exists in our community, to enhance our ability to offer the most appropriate care.

Māori, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Christian representatives will share their perspectives, illuminating how knowledge of their beliefs and traditions can enhance our palliative care approach for people in their communities.

This workshop is open to all those working in the health and pastoral care sectors. It is facilitated by George Dempster, Spiritual Care Coordinator, Arohanui Hospice

Date: Friday 12 April 2019, 9.00am – 4.00pm

Venue: Arohanui Hospice, 1 Heretaunga Street, Palmerston North

Cost: $50.00