The Cardiac CNS specialise in working with cardiac patients and their families providing education and health promotion. This includes addressing risk factors for heart disease, promoting healthy lifestyle changes and supporting people through cardiac events, interventions and surgery. Patients can be seen in hospital, their own homes, clinic settings and contacted by telephone. They liaise with the Te Whatu Ora, Taranaki cardiac multidisciplinary teams and Waikato Cardiac Services.

The CNS co-ordinate the cardiac rehabilitation group sessions and work in liaison with the Te Whatu Ora, Taranaki cardiac physiotherapist, general practitioners, local cardiac support groups and the National Heart Foundation. The service is Taranaki wide with clinics in New Plymouth, Stratford, Hāwera and Waitara.

You can access this service by self-referral.