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SUMMARY:The Better Endings Project
DESCRIPTION:What is the Better Endings Project \nThe Better Endings Project is about educating the community on the basics of caring for people who are dying. This workshop is for the general public and is not designed for health professionals. \nWho is the course for? \nFor the general public who find themselves supporting and caring for people approaching end of life or those anticipating this situation. \nWhat does Nelson Tasman Hospice offer? \nThe facilitators will give practical tips on how you can provide comfort to someone who is dying\, and what you can do to plan for your own and your family’s future. It is an interactive course for up to 12 participants. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhat to expect when someone is dying\nHow compassionate communities can improve care of dying\nWhy end of life planning is important and what resources are available\nSimple measures to provide comfort at end of life\nAbout the sanctity of the last hours/days of life and how to cope and support others after death\n\nDetails: \n\nWho can attend? General Public – This workshop is not designed for Health Professionals\nDate: Wednesday 15 July 2026\nTime: 1.00pm – 3.30pm\nCost: Free to attend\nRegister: Click here to register via Eventbrite\nVenue: Nelson Tasman Hospice\, 331 Suffolk Road\, Stoke\, Nelson\n\nFor more information contact the Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Team \nE: education@nelsonhospice.org.nz \nT: (03) 546 3950
URL:https://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz/event/the-better-endings-project-4/
LOCATION:Nelson Tasman Hospice\, 331 Suffolk Road\, Stoke\, Nelson\, 7011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Education,Fundraising
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Team":MAILTO:education@nelsonhospice.org.nz
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SUMMARY:Syringe Driver Workshop for ARC RN's/EN's/ DN's: Thursday 16 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:The programme assists Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) working in Aged Residential Care (ARC) and District Nursing (DNs) to obtain the skills and knowledge required to manage a syringe driver in their work setting. * A pre programme workbook will be emailed to participants prior to the workshop. \nSuccessful completion of a written test is required for certification. \n\nPlease note: This workshop is not suitable for Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough RN’s as they use a different learning module – See other listings on Eventbrite or Contact the hospice on 03 546 3950 for dates or email: education@nelsonhospice.org.nz\n\nWorkshops are facilitated on site at Nelson Tasman Hospice or as advertised off site. \nTarget Audience: Aged Residential Care Registered Nurses\, District Nurses\, Enrolled Nurses subject to scope of practice \nDate: Thursday 16 July 2026 \nTime: 10000 – 1200 (Workshop starts promptly. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to sign in). \nCost: No charge \nLimited attendees: Max 10 people per session\, registration is essential \nRegister: Click here to register via Eventbrite \nFacilitator: Chris Dunn Clinical Nurse Educator Nelson Tasman Hospice \nVenue: Nelson Tasman Hospice\, 331 Suffolk Road\, Stoke\, Nelson \nPhone: 03 546 3950 \nEmail: education@nelsonhospice.org.nz
URL:https://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz/event/syringe-driver-workshop-for-arc-rns-ens-dns-thursday-16-july-2026/
LOCATION:Nelson Tasman Hospice\, 331 Suffolk Road\, Stoke\, Nelson\, 7011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Team":MAILTO:education@nelsonhospice.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260807T100000
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SUMMARY:Palliative Care for Caregivers starts Friday 7 August 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: Target 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: Friday 7 August2026 \nWeek 2: Friday 14 August 2026 \nWeek 3: Friday 21 August 2026 \nWeek 4: Friday 28 August 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-friday-7-august-2026-over-4-weeks/
LOCATION:Nelson Tasman Hospice\, 331 Suffolk Road\, Stoke\, Nelson\, 7011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Team":MAILTO:education@nelsonhospice.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260820T130000
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SUMMARY:Syringe Driver Workshop Venue MOTUEKA: for ARC RN's/EN's/ DN's: Thursday 20 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:The programme assists Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) working in Aged Residential Care (ARC) and District Nursing (DNs) to obtain the skills and knowledge required to manage a syringe driver in their work setting. * This workshop is NOT suitable for Health Care Assistants or Support Workers. \n* A pre programme workbook will be emailed to participants prior to the workshop. \nSuccessful completion of a written test is required for certification. \nVenue is MOTUEKA Community Centre – Woodlands\, 6 Edgewood Cresent\, – Situated behind the main office block. Report to main reception for directions. \nTarget Audience: Motueka and Golden Bay staff working at Jack Inglis\, Woodlands & Golden Bay Aged Residential Care – RN’s\, DN’s & EN’s (Not suitable for HCA’s or support workers) \nDate: Thursday 20 August 2026 \nTime: 1.00pm – 3.00pm (Workshop starts promptly. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to sign in). \nCost: No charge \nRegister: Click here \nLimited attendees: Max 10. Registration is essential \nFacilitator: Chris Dunn Clinical Nurse Educator Nelson Tasman Hospice \nHospice phone: 03 546 3950 \nEmail: education@nelsonhospice.org.nz
URL:https://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz/event/syringe-driver-workshop-venue-motueka-for-arc-rns-ens-dns-thursday-20-august-2026/
LOCATION:Motueka\, Woodlands Care Centre and Village 6 Edgewood Cresent\, MOTUEKA\, 7021\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Education
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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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