About the Programme

The HNZ Syringe Driver Competency education assists Registered Nurses to obtain the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to manage syringe drivers in their place of practice and for enrolled nurses to be competent in checking syringe drivers.

This programme is delivered in two steps

  • Online – Theory and Assessment………2hrs

  • In-person – Practical Assessment……1-2 hrs

Step One: 
Participants complete a 2-hour online module through PalEd - an online learning tool available to registered nurses working with palliative care patients in ARC facilities, hospital or community-based providers. The online section consists of 6 modules of theory with short quizzes at the end of each module. During each module participants complete a theory assessment. A pass mark of 80% and a drug calculation assessment pass mark of 100% is required.

To access PalEd and register please CLICK HERE 

Step Two: 
On successful completion of the online modules participants may then register to attend a 1.5 hr practical assessment session - this must be don within 3 months of completion of the on line modules.

Assessments take place at Izard Hospice House (see dates below).

  • Thursday 7 March 2024 – 9.00am – 11.00am

  • Thursday 2 May 2024 – 9.00am – 11.00am

  • Thursday 4 July 2024 – 9.00am – 11.00am

  • Thursday 5 September 2024 – 9.00am – 11.00am

  • Thursday 7 November 2024 – 9.00am – 11.00am

To book your assessment please select a date in the right hand column.

Step Three: 
A certificate will be issued to you once you have completed both the Online modules and the Practical Assessment.

Please contact education@laketaupohospice.co.nz if you have any further questions.

There is no cost to do this programme and assessments.

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