Gerontology nurse specialists — Auckland (North and West) Nga Kaitiaki Kaumatua

Gerontology nurse specialists work in the community across health services to support older persons' health.

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Contact us

Contact Gerontology nurse specialists on 09 486 8945 extension 43222.

Where to find us

North Shore Hospital
124 Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
Auckland
Waitakere Hospital
55 Lincoln Road
Henderson
Auckland

Services we provide

Gerontology nurse specialists are part of the multidisciplinary team including district nurses, allied health and general practice. We provide comprehensive geriatric assessment for older adults in the community and residential aged care facilities, that are a high-risk for multiple hospital admissions due to increased frailty, risk factors and highly complex situations.

Gerontology nurse specialists is a non-urgent service. All referrals are triaged according to patient risk. 

As Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligation, our services are proud to have a Māori Gerontology nurse specialist which allows us to provide culturally appropriate services to our Kaumātua.

We have 2 wound care nurse specialists who support residential aged care with complex wounds.

Support for older people in Auckland (West and North)

Referral information

We accept referrals from:

  • your healthcare provider
  • other health professionals involved in your care
  • aged-residential care facilities.