Family/Whānau Education Sessions that are designed to provide information and support to family members and caregivers who are looking after a loved one.
Empowering those who care for others with resources, training and rewarding opportunities.
Make a
Referral.
Need hospice care urgently?
Weekdays (Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm): Call the referral team nurse at 07 552 4380.
After Hours: Call the on-call medical officer at 07 552 4380.
Please also complete the online referral form.
Who can get care from
Waipuna Hospice?
We provide interdisciplinary specialist palliative care for patients alongside the care provided by their GP and specialist teams. Here’s a general idea:
- Patients with a serious illness that can’t be cured (or who choose not to receive treatment).
- Patients with complex issues like pain management, emotional distress, social problems, or spiritual concerns.
- Patients who need more support than their primary doctor can provide.
- Patients with NZ residency or reciprocal rights and a local GP
- Patients under 18 with paediatric specialist support (if applicable).
- Patients with non malignant disease must have proof of end-stage disease (if applicable).
Talk to your GP: Discuss a referral with your doctor.
Contact our Referral Team: Call 07 552 4380 to talk about a referral.
Electronic Referrals (for GPs)
Make referrals quickly and easily through Medtech or Mypractice programmes (include latest patient notes).
Find instructions here:
Don’t use these programs? Call our Referral Team at 07 552 4380.
We can help!
Online Referral Form.
Fill out the details below to be referred to Waipuna Hospice for interdisciplinary specialist palliative care.
Not sure if you qualify?
We can still review your case.
This referral criteria is underpinned by the Referral Criteria for Adult Palliative Care Services in Midland Region.
Education
and Training.
Waipuna Hospice offers extensive training programs in palliative care for staff, volunteers, and health professionals. Since 2011, we have been accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians to provide specialist training for medical registrars.
Workshops.
Join our interactive workshops designed for health professionals.
Learn from experts and collaborate with peers to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Palliative Care Lecture Series
Hospice New Zealand is delighted to present the Palliative Care Lecture Series in 2024. This education opportunity is designed for healthcare professionals with an interest in palliative care.
Fundamentals of Palliative Care
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.
HNZ Syringe Driver Full Competency Training
To assist Registered Nurses to 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.
Which Dressing for which Palliative Wound?
This workshop will focus on: How we navigate through the vast array of dressing products, Examining wound assessment tools, Classifying different dressings, and case studies to help us put the learning into practice.
Wound Management in Palliative Care Workshop
This workshop will focus on: Addressing wound care challenges in the palliative care setting, Understanding a holistic approach to wound care, and more.
Palliative Care for Health Care Assistants
This course includes the following modules: Introduction to Palliative Care, Symptom Assessment & Management, Communication Skills for Supporting Patients and Family/Whānau; and Last Days of Life.
Palliative Care Study Day: Delivering Compassionate Care Together
Delivering Compassionate Care Together. A one-day education session navigating some common physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of palliative care.
Waipuna Hospice is committed to providing palliative care education to our colleagues in the community. If your organisation requires further education, other than that offered here, please contact education@waipunahospice.org.nz
The 9th edition of the Palliative Care Handbook is now available
Work
With Us.
Become a part of our dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care. Explore our career opportunities and discover how you can make a difference.
Current Opportunities
Position not listed?
Waipuna Hospice staff and volunteers work together to provide the best possible palliative care for people in the Western Bay of Plenty. Our organisations values and a good team fit are important to us.
To work with us, you should exhibit:
Compassion
Supporting one another patient, families, whānau, friends, staff, volunteers and colleagues.
Advocacy
Ensuring equity of access to services for all our communities.
Respect
Upholding autonomy of each person and their community, accepting one another’s cultures and beliefs.
Empathy
Acknowledging uniqueness, supporting with dignity, respect and compassion.
Quality
Committed to continuous improvement, aligned to values and core services.