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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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To contact the day of surgery unit:
The day of surgery unit is behind the main hospital entrance.
If you are driving:
There are 6 car parks for pick ups and drop offs, and wheelchair access.
How to get to the day of surgery unit — Gisborne HospitalPDF1.2 MB
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The unit is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm.
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.
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.
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.