Day of surgery unit — Tairāwhiti

Gisborne Hospital has a 6-bed day of surgery unit for people in Tairāwhiti who are booked to have surgery that day.

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Contact us

To contact the day of surgery unit:

Where to find us

The day of surgery unit is behind the main hospital entrance.

If you are driving:

  • enter through the Gate 1 Gisborne Hospital entrance
  • drive past the emergency department and the hospital main entrance
  • follow the signs around to the back of the hospital, past the ward blocks and playground to the day of surgery entrance.

There are 6 car parks for pick ups and drop offs, and wheelchair access.

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The unit is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm. 

Services we provide

The unit is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm. It is staffed by registered nurses who will help you prepare for your procedure.

More information

Preparing for surgery

Having surgery puts extra demands on your body. Making changes to improve your hauora (health and wellbeing) in the lead up to your operation can make surgery and anaesthesia safer for you.
The day of your surgery

If your surgery is on the day you come into hospital you will get a few instructions in advance about what to do before you arrive. These are for your safety.