Session 3: Professional Boundaries in Palliative Care: Refresher & Robust Conversation

Date: Wednesday 4 March, 2026 | Time: 4:30-5:30pm AEDT | Type: FREE Session

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About this session

Join us for an engaging PCNA webinar exploring professional boundaries in palliative care practice, designed especially for nurses.

This is a free session open to all, reflecting PCNA’s commitment to accessible, high‑quality education. We believe learning should be shared widely, and we offer free educational opportunities whenever possible to support nurses at every stage of their career.

In this session, panelists Holly Pitt and Jessica Brown will draw on their clinical and teaching experience to unpack what boundaries look like in everyday palliative care work.

Panel and facilitation

The session was facilitated by Sarah Begley, PCNA Committee Vice President and Nurse Educator.

She was joined by:

  • Holly Pitt - Nurse Unit Manager at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

  • Jessica Brown - Manager Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consult Team, Monash Health

What was covered

We’ll begin with a short presentation introducing foundational concepts of professional boundaries - why they matter, how they evolve over time, and the unique challenges that arise in palliative care settings. We’ll then move into a rich, guided discussion covering topics such as:

  • How clinicians recognise when boundaries shift or blur

  • Navigating differences in boundaries between colleagues

  • Approaches to gifts, social media connections, and emotional closeness

  • Balancing kindness with self‑awareness

  • Strategies for early‑career nurses to develop confidence in their own professional boundaries

  • Where to turn for guidance and reality‑checking

This webinar aims to provide a supportive, reflective space that encourages learning, shared experiences, and practical strategies for navigating one of the most nuanced aspects of palliative care work.