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SUMMARY:Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora RN's & EN's Syringe Driver Workshop Wednesday 28 October 2026
DESCRIPTION:This syringe Driver Workshop is for Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses Registered Nurses employed by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora and delivered onsite at Nelson Hospital. \nPlease note: This workshop is NOT suitable for Registered Nurses & Enrolled Nurses working in Aged Residential Care (ARC) as it is a different learning platform and will not be the right competency you require for your workplace. \nThis syringe driver workshop provides the knowledge and practical skills required to manage a syringe driver in the practice setting and a knowledge of medicines for end of life symptom management. A pre-eLearning package is required prior to the workshop and will be emailed to you on registration from education@nelsonhospice.org.nz . * Please check your spam folder if you do not receive the email and save as “safe sender”. Once you have completed the pre-eLearning\, please send a copy of your certificate via email to education@nelsonhospice.org.nz \n\nDate: Wednesday 28 October @ 1300 – 1500 hrs.\nTarget Audience: Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Te Whatu Ora Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses\nVenue: Nelson Hospital\, Franklyn Street\, Nelson\, Medical Unit Seminar Room\nFree to attend\nFacilitator: Annie Wallace Clinical Nurse Educator\nRegister: click here to register via Eventbrite\nFurther information: email: education@nelsonhospice.org.nz\nPhone: Education administrator Barb Thomas 03 546 3950\n\n 
URL:https://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz/event/health-new-zealand-te-whatu-ora-rns-ens-syringe-driver-workshop-wednesday-28-october-2026/
LOCATION:Nelson Hospital Medical Unit Seminar Room\, 7010 Franklyn Street\, Nelson\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Palliative Care Online Modules
DESCRIPTION:As healthcare workers\, we play a vital role in supporting people with palliative care needs. This means being prepared to provide ongoing assessment\, recognising changes as illness progresses\, and responding with compassion and skill. \nLearning about palliative care can make a real difference\, not only for the people in our care\, but also for their family and whānau\, and for us as healthcare professionals. It improves assessment\, communication\, and overall outcomes. This is a free Hospice New Zealand Fundamentals of Palliative Care programme and designed to help you build a strong understanding of the essence and principles of palliative care\, so you feel prepared and confident when caring for people in Aotearoa New Zealand at the end of life. \nTo enrol: https://koawatealearn.co.nz/  * Please note\, this programme is NOT new\, it has moved to Ko Awatea from Knowledge Hub.  \n\nIf you do not have a Ko Awatea LEARN account\, you will need to Request an Account.  See attached flyer for more details.\nOnce signed into Ko Awatea LEARN search for the Fundamentals of Palliative Care Programme to start the modules\n\nOnline Modules:  \nThere are 5 online modules that each take about 1 hour. \n\nEssence of Palliative Care\nThe Palliative Care Approach\nPain\, Other Symptoms and Frequently Used Medications\nChronic Illness and Dementia\nCare and Support at End of Life\n\nWorkshop: To complete the programme\, you will need to attend a one-day free workshop. * You will need to have completed all 5 modules first. The workshop will give you the opportunity to apply what you have learnt online\, take a deeper look\, and collaborate with other health care workers and be awarded the Hospice New Zealand certificate of Fundamentals of Palliative Care\, 8 hours professional development. \nWhen you have completed all 5 online modules contact Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Team education@nelsonhospice.org.nz  or phone and speak with the Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Administration at 03 546 3950 for workshop details. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us. \nNgā mihi nui\nEducation Team\nNELSON TASMAN HOSPICE\nUpcoming hospice education sessions:  Click here to view on our website\n331 Suffolk Rd\, Stoke\, Nelson 7011 | DDI (03) 546 3950 
URL:https://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz/event/fundamentals-of-palliative-care-online-modules-workshop/
LOCATION:Nelson Tasman Hospice\, 331 Suffolk Road\, Stoke\, Nelson\, 7011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Palliative Care for Caregivers starts Tuesday 3 November 2026 over 4 weeks
DESCRIPTION:This programme is for Heath Care Assistants (HCAs)\, Support Workers and Caregivers working in Aged Care and Community Assisted Living Homes and is Not for Nurses\, Allied Health or the general public. \n\nThis workshop is 2 hours per session over 4 weeks and attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the Hospice NZ Palliative Care Certificate.\nThe education is endorsed by Hospice New Zealand and a certificate will be awarded on completion of the programme.\n\nTopics covered include: \n\nPrinciples of palliative care\nManaging physical symptoms\nCare in the last days of life\nCommunication\nUnderstanding loss and grief\nSpirituality and self-care\n\nTarget audience: Heath care assistants\, Support workers and Caregivers working in rest homes & community homes (Not for Nurses\, Allied Health or the general public) \nMax attendees 20: Early registration is advised. \nCost: No charge \nDates: (Attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the HNZ certificate) \nWeek1: Tuesday 3 November 2026 \nWeek 2: Tuesday 10 November 2026 \nWeek 3: Tuesday 17 November 2026 \nWeek 4: Tuesday 24 November 2026 \nTime: 1000 -1200 (Attendees are asked to arrive at least10 to 15 minutes early to sign in). \nRegister: Click here to register via Eventbrite \nLimited attendees: Registration is essential \nVenue: Nelson Tasman Hospice\, 331 Suffolk Road\, Stoke\, Nelson \nEnquires: email: education@nelsonhospice.org.nz or phone Education Administrator Barb Thomas 03 546 3950
URL:https://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz/event/palliative-care-for-caregivers-starts-tuesday-3-november-2026-over-4-weeks/
LOCATION:Nelson Tasman Hospice\, 331 Suffolk Road\, Stoke\, Nelson\, 7011\, New Zealand
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