We are your local emergency care providers. Available - 24 hours, 7 days a week. After hours: We partner with Ka Ora and Practice Plus to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team. Ka Ora Telecare is available weekdays in the evening and overnight with hours - 5pm to 8am , Weekends and Public Holidays – 24 Hours a Day Practice Plus is available weekdays until 10pm and weekends/public holidays 8am-8pm.
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Urgent? Explain your circumstances to our receptionist. We reserve urgent appointments qualified by a triage nurse. All emergencies will take priority and appointment times should be considered approximations and flexible. Late arrival – as a courtesy to other patients you may be asked to re-schedule your appointment. Non-arrival – please advise if possible if you are unable to attend your appointment. We may charge for the missed appointment if we haven't been informed at least 2 hours prior. Double appointments are required for: More than one person attending Multiple problems Insurance medicals 70+ Drivers licence assessments (15 mins of this with the nurse). Ask the receptionist to advise you on the type of appointment that best suits you :)
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The District Nursing Service is funded by the Canterbury District Health Board and ACC & administered through the Oxford Community Health Centre. The District Nurses provide care to patients of any age group, living within the boundaries of the Oxford Ward of the Waimakariri District Council to the west of Okuku River Bridge, Browns Road.
Service Provision:
- Weekdays 8am-5pm.
- Weekend & after-hours services are available by prior arrangement only.
- No "emergency" care.
Nursing Staff:
- Two registered nurses - Part-time - job sharing.
- Two R/N relievers.
Care Provision:
Generalist and Specialist District Nursing Care in private homes in the community, including:
- Assessment of patients health needs, the requirement for nursing and access to health care.
- Education of patients and caregivers on:
- Home nursing care.
- Self-monitoring procedures (Eg. blood sugar testing).
- Support services.
- Palliative/terminal care for cancer & other health conditions.
- Wound assessment & wound care.
- Taking blood samples for patients unable to travel to their doctor's surgery or laboratory.
- Stoma care.
- Intravenous medication.
- Medication assistance with the use of tablets & treatments.
- Post-hospital discharge & convalescence follow up.
Referrals
Referrals to the service are accepted from:
