Welcome to the Hospice New Zealand Fundamentals of Palliative Care Training Program The Fundamentals of Palliative Care is a series of learning packages designed for any health care worker – registered and non-registered – who are caring for people with a palliative care need. It provides the learner with a broad overview of how to…
Issue 68 of Waipuna Connections, Spring 2018 Want to know more about what’s been happening at Waipuna Hospice this past quarter? Read below to find out more, or download a copy here Issue 68 Waipuna Connections Spring 2018
We are committed to engaging with family and whanau, understanding cultural differences, rituals and practices in order to make the experience of every patient and their loved ones, memorable, respectful, complete. The Kai Whakamaru is available to provide support, protection and advocacy for patients and their whanau, throughout their hospice journey, ensuring your cultural, emotional,…
Part of our service is providing specialist support for children, adolescents and families throughout the time of care and beyond. There are a number of ways we provide this support depending on the specific needs of children, adolescents and families, such as: Providing parents and caregivers with information and access to resources Counselling support for…
We offer a free Caregiver Education Programme for families and friends as carers of their loved ones. Please contact Reception on 552 4380 or email reception@waipuna-hospice.co.nz to register your interest. Click this link for more information about the programme: Caregiver Education Programme 2018 The dates for 2018 are: March 13, 20 and 27 June 12, 19 and…
Venue: Waipuna Hospice, 43 Te Puna Station Road, Tauranga. Date (or dates): Wednesday 3rd July 2024 9:00am – 4:30pm – FULLY BOOKED Tuesday 15th October 2024 9:00am – 4:30pm Cost: $40.00 per person (GST Inclusive). Additional information: Training workbooks and certificates are provided. A fully trained Nurse will run the workshop and be available to…
A series of educational workshops for nurses covering management of wounds, pain, nausea & vomiting, dyspnoea, delirium and last days of life. Participants will have the opportunity to put learning into practice through interactive case-based group activities. Cost $10 per person per workshop. Please apply online using the form below Assessing and Managing Pain in Palliative…
Local and international palliative care specialists spoke to a packed-house at the Waipuna Hospice Planning for the Future symposium, which was held as part of Waipuna Hospice Awareness Week. The symposium was one of three key events held during the awareness week in May. A roadshow and a bucket list challenge were also met with…
