Boosting pay scales for palliative & hospice nurses

Addressing pay inequity between palliative care community and hospice nurses and hospital-based nurses

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) advocate for policy changes and funding adjustments to address inequity in pay and benefits between community and hospice nurses and hospital-based nurses, ensuring upwards harmonization of compensation for equal work and the sustainability of high-quality palliative care services across all care settings. 

Author:
Valerie Fiset on behalf of the Palliative Care Nurses Interest Group and the Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group
Conflict of interest:

No known conflict of interest

Year carried:
2025
Last updated:
June 18, 2025