Hospice Palliative Care Nursing
Palliative care nurses specialize in care for individuals who are terminally ill. They work to meet the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of their clients in a variety of settings and provide end of life care that aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying. Palliative care nurses strive to maintain a high comfort level for the client through therapeutic interventions and medication control. They also provide support and resources to clients and their families.
For registered nurses, the Canadian Nurses Association offers the following certification credential: CHPCN(C) - Certified in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing Canada
For a more detailed description of the hospice palliative care nursing role visit the National Association: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)