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Syringe Driver Competency Programme

For nurses who use syringe drivers in the course of their work

Programme aims

To assist Registered Nurses, obtain the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills they require to manage syringe drivers in their place of practice, and for enrolled nurses to be competent in checking.

The Syringe Driver Competency Programme consists of two hours of online training, followed by a 1.5-hour practical competency workshop.

Registrations for online learning will be accessible in January 2026.

Practical Competency Workshops are held on the following Thursdays during 2026 at Rotorua Community Hospice, 1469 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua, from 9.00am – 11.00am

Numbers Strictly Limited

Cost: Free-of-charge

Queries: Please contact our Clinical Administrator at info@rotoruahospice.co.nz or phone 07 343 6591.

Upcoming Educational Events...

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Palliative Care for Health Care Assistants

Key principles, practical knowledge and skills of palliative care for caregivers

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The Fundamentals of Palliative Care

Ngā Tūāpapa, o te Pairuri

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Syringe Driver Competency Programme

For nurses who use syringe drivers in the course of their work

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Hospice New Zealand Palliative Care Lecture Series

Different topics and speakers on the first Thursday of each month

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Palliative Care for Family, Whānau & Friend Carers

These sessions are designed for people caring for someone under Hospice care.

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Ngā Mātāpono O Te Manaaki Wairua - Foundations of Spiritual Care

This workshop is aimed at improving your understanding and knowledge of spirituality and spiritual care.

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