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Purpose: Assessment of leadership competence potential in palliative care nursing is a relatively underexplored aspect. The results presented in the paper demonstrate how challenging it is to investigate this issue, yet how crucial it is for palliative care organizations and the entire healthcare system. Design/methodology/approach: The study involved nurses working in entities providing palliative and hospice care from 12 provinces. A diagnostic survey method was used in the study, which guided the selection criterion for the survey technique. Findings: Leadership competencies among palliative care nurses need to be further developed, especially in the context of changing healthcare requirements and challenges. Actions aimed at strengthening them are a particularly important aspect of nurses' professional development. Research limitations/implications: Leadership as a dynamic and continuous process is observed among the professional group of nurses, which presents both a challenge and underscores the necessity of support and further development to enhance palliative care provision. Research conducted as part of the work can serve as a stimulus to conduct it on a larger sample of respondents to make it more representative. Practical implications: Leadership competencies among palliative care nurses need to be further developed, especially in the context of evolving healthcare demands and challenges. Actions aimed at strengthening these competencies are a crucial aspect of nurses' professional development. In palliative care, prepared interdisciplinary teams that understand their roles and competencies, and collaborate effectively, will play a key role. Social implications: Demographic and epidemiological changes, as well as the necessity to invest in human resources, contribute to the dynamic development of nursing globally and in Poland. This growth primarily involves the allocation of new competencies and professional rights. Unlike some professions, nursing belongs to a field characterized by diverse competencies and skills that evolve depending on postgraduate education completed. Originality/value: The article addresses an extremely important topic, demonstrating the significance of developing leadership competencies among palliative care nurses. It presents both leadership potential, self-assessment, and the need for developing specific skills. The article can serve as a guide on how to better manage human resources in palliative care facilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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