District nurses — Auckland (North and West)
District nurses provide specialised care and treatment for patients and whānau in their own homes or in a clinic.
Contact us
- Te Whare Karaka
- 09 486 8945 extension 43110
- Waitakere Hospital
- 09 837 8828 extension 46828
- Hibiscus Coast Community Centre
- 09 427 0300 extension 44300
- Tui House
- 09 422 2700 extension 45700
- Ostomy services
- 09 486 8945 extension 43222
Where to find us
District nurses and Ostomy services
- Te Whare Karaka
- 9 Karaka Street
- Takapuna
- Auckland
- Waitakere Hospital
- 55 Lincoln Road
- Henderson
- Auckland
- Hibiscus Coast Community Centre
- 136 Whangaparaoa Road
- Red Beach
District nurses only
- Tui House
- 32 Glenmore Drive
- Warkworth
Services we provide
District nurses coordinate patient care from admission to the service, until they transfer care back to their healthcare provider. They work closely with you and professionals involved in your care to make sure you receive the best possible care.
The service provides:
- specialised wound care, including leg ulcer assessment and treatment
- palliative care, working with healthcare providers and other professionals to manage pain and other symptoms - this may include managing syringe drivers
- assistance with the management of intravenous (IV) medications — urinary catheters, continence issues, stoma care, and injections including rheumatic fever prophylaxis
- provision of short-term loan equipment if required for nursing care
- education and advice about healthcare needs or illness
- support for patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Our Ostomy service provides:
- pre-operative education and stoma siting
- post-operative follow-up, education, support, appliance advice and supply provision
- annual review, or as required
- ongoing problem solving and support.
Referral information
We accept self-referrals and referrals from:
- your healthcare provider
- whānau
- other healthcare professionals involved in your care.