Laurie Mortimer 

Laurie Mortimer, born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, has been a nurse for over 30 years. She graduated from the Sydney City Hospital School of Nursing in 1991, obtained a BScN from St.F.X University in 2008, and worked in Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Cardiology, and Oncology before finding her passion in Palliative care. She is now the Clinical Nurse Educator in 

Palliative Care for the Eastern Zone of NS Health. She has been an advocate for palliative excellence across the country and has held positions on National, Provincial, and local Boards of Directors.  She has mentored hundreds of nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals in the palliative approach to care, developed National Standards of practice, and remains active in Hospice Palliative Care Exam Development and Review through the Canadian Nurses Association. She continues educating as a Master facilitator and coach through Pallium Canada and is a leader in ensuring nursing competency on the front line. Laurie values academia and continued competence, completing her Master of Nursing (Dual Leadership and Education streams) in April 2025. Laurie is a tireless advocate for equitable access to palliative care for all Canadians, sharing the tools for compassionate care and competency to healthcare providers across the country.