Home Palliative Care Mentorship Program
A free and accredited program
Our program was launched in 2019 thanks to the generous financial support of
Croix Bleue du Québecᴹᴰ. Accredited by the Faculty of Nursing at the Université de
Montréal, it enables nurses to expand their knowledge and strengthen their skills in
providing palliative and end-of-life care at home.
Our training includes:
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Three theoretical modules (8.25 accredited hours) offered online or in person, depending on the region;
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A practical component (5.5 accredited hours): one full day in the field alongside a Nova nurse, to deepen clinical practice;
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Clinical and telephone mentorship, to support caregivers facing complex situations.
Expertise serving communities
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Since 2019, several hundred nurses across Quebec have taken part in this training, thereby enhancing their professional practice and strengthening their capacity to deliver palliative and end-of-life care that is compassionate, safe, and tailored to the home context.
Led by Dominique Gohier, Clinical Director, this programs aims to :​
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Support caregivers in their professional development;
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Improve access to quality palliative care;
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Contribute to the health and well-being of communities.
A Mission Carried Forward
Today, Nova Home Care has the privilege of continuing its training mission, allowing more and more people to receive the palliative care they need. This essential work is made possible thanks to the generosity of remarkable major donors such as the
Marcelle and Jean Coutu Foundation.
Please note that, at this time, our training is offered only in French.
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‘’What I liked most about shadowing a Nova Home Care nurse was I was able to get a better sense of the day-to-day work of a home palliative care nurse. The mentor was engaging, open to sharing her knowledge and experience, and a pleasure to
engage with.
It was also wonderful to see the nurse work with other care providers, including doctors and nurses at the CLSC, to provide compassionate care as a team to the vulnerable population in our community. Thank you for the opportunity!’’
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Emiko Ishigami, nurse clinician who participated to our training in February 2025
The Nova Home Care team is wholeheartedly committed to expanding access topalliative and end-of-life care at home across Quebec, by sharing its extensive expertise.
Every person deserves to live their final moments with dignity, surrounded by compassionate care, in the comfort of their own home, if that is their wish.
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To meet this growing need, we have developed a one-of-a-kind training program in Quebec, through which our team shares its nursing knowledge.