Jenica Burns

After graduating from the University of Victoria in 2005 with her degree in nursing, Jenica began her career working on the Palliative Care Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital. Since 2010 Jenica has enjoyed her role on the Palliative Outreach and Consult Team, trying to help build palliative care capacity within the residential care setting. In 2011, Jenica had the opportunity to partner with Providence Health Care, World University Services and Uniterra to volunteer her time in Malawi, Africa as a Palliative Care Advisor.  Jenica worked with local nurses and doctors in a rural community called Mulanje where she supported people at end of life. Jenica continues to work within residential care across Providence Health Care and is committed to integrating and supporting a palliative approach to care in this setting. Jenica has her certification through the Canadian Nurses Association in Hospice & Palliative Care as well as Gerontology.