District nursingDistrict nurses are members of Family Health Teams that provide a wide range of services in their local communities. What we offer Expert assessment, management, support and education for:
- wound care
- IV management
- palliative/end of life care
- ostomy care
- continence assessment/catheter management
- assessment for acute personal care and home help assessment (non-ACC)
- support with home oxygen
- health education
- liaison with other health professionals.
Referral criteria
- All referrals must come through the Regional Referral Centre - Fax 0800 867 333.
- Self referrals are not accepted. Referral is through your GP or hospital service.
If we are unable to visitOccasionally we may need to cancel your planned visit. We will contact you and arrange a new time. (We will not cancel if it could compromise your care or recovery).
Hours of service8am - 4.30pm Monday - Sunday
On-call serviceLimited service available for patients identified by the district nurse after hours and on weekends.
How to contact us
Town
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Telephone Number
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| Cambridge |
(07) 827 4040 |
| Coromandel |
(07) 866 8790 |
| Hamilton |
(07) 838 3565 |
| Huntly |
(07) 828 8220 |
| Kawhia |
(07) 871 0584 |
| Matamata |
(07) 888 6901 |
| Morrinsville |
(07) 889 6676 |
| Ngaruawahia |
(07) 824 8646 |
| Paeroa |
(07) 862 6955 |
| Putaruru |
(07) 883 7220 |
| Raglan |
(07) 825 8216 |
| Tairua |
(07) 864 8729 |
| Taumarunui |
(07) 896 0029 |
| Te Awamutu |
(07) 871 3325 |
| Te Kuiti |
(07) 878 6077 |
| Thames |
(07) 868 3804 |
| Tokoroa |
(07) 886 0020 |
| Waihi |
(07) 863 6092 |
| Whangamata |
(07) 865 9672 |
| Whitianga |
(07) 866 5280 |
Visiting requirements (for our safety)
Please:
- restrain and secure dogs
- do not smoke during our visits
- advise us if there are any hazards that may be around your home or workplace.
CancellationsIf you need to cancel a visit please ring your local district nurse base to have your appointment rescheduled.
Partners in care We are here to help support you to achieve your health goals. Four things that you can do to get the best possible outcome:
- Let us know what your goals for treatment are
- Actively negotiate the plan of care with your nurse
- Stick to the plan as much as possible, (e.g. resting, diet, wound care instructions)
- Let us know if things change.
Wound careIf we are visiting you for wound care, here are three useful things to know:
- most wounds heal best when not constantly disturbed so you may have a dressing in place for several days
- please leave your dressing in place between visits unless advised otherwise by your nurse
- if your wound becomes red, swollen, more painful or has an offensive smell or discharge, please contact your district nurse or doctor promptly.
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