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Nga Kaitiaki Hauora a Iwi
Who are we?
Public Health Nurses are registered nurses who have knowledge, experience and training in child and family health.
Public Health Nurses are registered nurses who have knowledge, experience and training in child and family health.
What can we offer?
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free confidential services
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health information and advice relevant to your child or young person's growth, development, physical wellbeing and behaviour
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nursing health assessment
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parenting support and advice
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discussion on health service options and referral as appropriate
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school liaison, advocacy and support
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we work cooperatively with other health and education providers
Where do we work?
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in the community
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in schools
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in training institutions
We can meet with parents/caregivers in the home, at school, at work, or at a venue of your choice. Young people can also meet us at self referral clinics in intermediate, area and some high schools, at community clinics and at other schools by appointment.
Who do we work with?
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children/tamariki
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young people
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parents/caregivers
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families/whanau
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schools and early chirldhood centres
Who do we work for?
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The Southern District Health Board (SDHB)
In rural areas public health nurses are also available for:
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vision and hearing screening in some schools and early childhood centres
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enhanced youth health services in community clinics - in Oamaru, Alexandra, Cromwell and Baclutha (and some high schools)
Contact us:
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Public Health Nurses - Nga Kaitiaki Hauora a Iwi
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Phone
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Fax
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Level 2, Main Block, Wakari Hospital Dunedin
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03 476 9800
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03 476 9858
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24 Clyde St, Balclutha
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03 419 0059
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03 419 0057
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8 Steward St, Oamaru
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03 433 0260
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03 433 0273
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Dunstan Hospital, Clyde
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03 440 4309
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03 440 4319
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Tyrone St, Ranfurly, Maniototo
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03 444 9424
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03 444 9093
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