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Introducing Toni Phair, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Know us for when you need us
Toni Phair, Clinical Nurse Specialist
What are your roles at Nelson Tasman Hospice?
I am a Clinical Nurse Specialist and have the privilege of a varied role working in our Aged Residential Care Hospice Liaison service and in the Nelson Hospital Hospice In-Reach service. No day is ever the same with many positive experiences and some challenges to keep me busy.
I love the fact that I often meet people in hospital requiring hospice service who I then see following a move into aged care. I hope this brings patient’s and whānau some reassurance and comfort that Hospice are supporting that transition at an often very difficult time in a patient and carers life.
What is one myth about Hospice you would like to dispel?
That Hospice care is mostly provided in our Specialist Palliative Care Unit (SPCU). The majority of Hospice care is provided in the community in a person’s private home or aged care facility. We help support patient’s and whānau for a person to remain at home at the end of life, providing support and education on palliative care, aiming for this experience to be as comfortable and peaceful as possible.
What do you find most rewarding about the work that you do?
Working with a patient and their whanau on their priorities for end of life care – what matters most to them. In my hospital work this may be around helping someone to return home for end of life care with increased supports and helping to co-ordinate community services to make this happen.
In your opinion what food should everyone try at least once in their lives?
Charred leeks, cauliflower or aubergine/eggplant on the BBQ. Even if you’re a big meat eater these vegies are delicious cooked in this way.
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