Simone Stenekes is the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Specialist. In this role, Simone focuses exclusively on caring for children and youth with advanced illness.
Pediatric palliative care has been a long-term interest for Simone. She is newsletter editor for the Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children. In 2005, she worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Pediatric Palliative Care Service at IWK Health Centre in Halifax.
As one of the original members of the Canadian Virtual Hospice health care team, Simone has responded to hundreds of questions submitted to Ask a Professional. She is responsible for overseeing pediatric health information at www.virtualhospice.ca.
Education
- Master of Nursing, University of Manitoba (2003)
- Bachelor of Nursing (with distinction), University of Manitoba (1999)
Academic Affiliation
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba
Clinical Affiliation
- Pediatric Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Palliative Care Integrated Team
Selected Publications
- Ens C, Chochinov HM, Berard J, Harlos M, Stenekes S & Wowchuk S. (2008) Pediatric palliative care online: The views of health care providers. Journal of Palliative Care, 24 (1), 41-48.
- Peters-Watral B, Stenekes S, & Wowchuk S. (2008). Clinical nurse specialists in a Web-based practice environment. Canadian Nurse, 104(1), 19-23.
- Stenekes S. (2003). For enquiring minds: Decision-making in adolescent oncology patients. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, 13(2), 132.