Health Professionals Education

Mercy Hospice Auckland is committed to providing educational support to people involved in the delivery of palliative care within the Auckland District Health Board and wider areas.

Our team offer palliative care education and are happy to provide specific training to suit individual needs. Our Specialist Team comprises Medical, Nursing, Family Support (Counselling, Social Work, Pastoral and Cultural Liaison).

For any enquires please contact our Clinical Nurse Educator - Robyn Boocock:

Telephone: 09 376 7568
Email: robyn.boocock@mercyhospice.org.nz

1. Upcoming Educational Events

Professor Mary Vachon Workshop – Monday 8 September
» view the flyer

2. Multidisciplinary Education

The Genesis Oncology Trust Breakfast Sessions
The Genesis Oncology Trust Breakfast Session Lecture Programme is hosted by hospices throughout New Zealand. These sessions are held on the first Thursday of each month. The programme is designed to suit the needs of a multidisciplinary audience. CME and CNE points are awarded.

For programme information please click here.

If you would like to attend a session please contact your nearest hospice or Robyn Boocock, robyn.boocock@mercyhospice.org.nz.

3. Medical

Mercy Hospice Auckland is the registered provider of specialist palliative care education for GPs in the Auckland area for the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners. In addition, the medical team is available to provide education and support for other medical and allied health groups.

Contact Dr Bruce Foggo, Medical Team Leader bruce.foggo@mercyhospice.org.nz

Clinical guideline information is available to download from the Health Professionals Section of the Mercy Hospice Auckland site on the Healthpoint website.

4. Nursing

We welcome all nurses from Auckland District Health Board area and other Palliative Care Teams to join us in training when we have workshops or visiting speakers.

We offer a range of certificated courses for Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses.

Subcutaneous Syringe Driver Competency Workshop
To view flyer click here. To register for the course online, click here.
Palliative Care Education for Care Assistants
To view flyer click here. To register for the course online click here.

5. Resources

Guidelines for Wound Management in Palliative Care

Booklets are sponsored by Genesis Oncology Trust and are free however a donation for postage is welcome. To order a copies please contact our Clinical Nurse Educator - Robyn Boocock

Telephone: 09 376 7568
Email: robyn.boocock@mercyhospice.org.nz

Palliative Care Handbook 3rd Edition 2006

This handbook is also sponsored by the Genesis Oncology Trust. To obtain a copy please email karend@nursemaude.org.nz

6. Postgraduate Education at The University of Auckland

Postgraduate studies in palliative care are offered at the University of Auckland. Several staff from Mercy Hospice Auckland are involved with delivering these courses.

For information about these courses please follow the below links: