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Northland DHB District Nursing Service Whangarei
Public Service
Description
District nurses provide specialised care/treatment for patients and families in their own homes, if housebound due to their medical condition, or in a district nursing clinic. Their main role is to support and promote a healthy lifestyle in order to help people remain independent.
The district nurses will coordinate patient care; from admission to the service, until they transfer care back to the GP practice. They work closely with patients and their health team (GPs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech language therapists, social workers, dietitians and needs assessment and service co-ordinators) to ensure they receive the best possible care.
Hours
The service is open 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, 7 days a week. Office hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, out of these hours please call (09) 430 4100 and ask for the District Nurse on call.
The service is also provided at: Mangawhai Medical Centre - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, weekends by arrangement
Referral Expectations
Referrals are accepted by Manaia and Te Tai Tokerau PHO. On acceptance of referral the nurse will triage and be in contact with the patient within 24 hours of acceptance. If you have not heard from us, please call us and query your referral.
- Referrals must be made by a medical professional.
- Patients may not self-refer.
- Patient must be housebound or have complex wounds to be seen at home.
Procedures / Treatments
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Continence Service
What is Incontinence?
Incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine and/or bowel motion. The amount can vary from slight to copious. Incontinence is not a disease, but is a symptom of an underlying disorder.… More
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Intravenous Therapy
What is intravenous therapy?
The administration of medication/fluid via a plastic needle (cannula) inserted into a vein in your hand or arm.… More -
Lower Limb Wound Assessment Including APBI
The lower limb wound assessment service offers full assessment and investigation and treatment of leg ulcers either in the District Nursing Clinic or home environment by the District Nursing Service.… More
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Stomal Therapy
Stomal Therapy Service
What is a Stoma or Ostomy?
An ostomy refers to the surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes, or to provide nutrition as in a gastrostomy, or to aide breathing as in a tracheostomy. A stoma is the actual end or opening… More
Parking
Parking is located in the main hospital campus.
The first hour is free, thereafter charges apply.
Website
Contact Details
Whangarei Hospital
Northland
Phone
(09) 430 4101 extn 7952 or 0800 347 868
Fax
(09) 430 8065
Website
Whangarei District Nursing
Maunu House
Whangarei Hospital Campus
Maunu Road
Whangarei 0110
Street Address
Whangarei District Nursing
Maunu House
Whangarei Hospital Campus
Maunu Road
Whangarei 0110
Postal Address
Private Bag 9742
Whangarei 0148
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This page was last updated at 2:28PM on October 30, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Northland DHB District Nursing Service Whangarei.