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Child Health - | Lakes | Te Whatu Ora
Children's Outreach Nursing Service
The Outreach Nurse Specialists provide care and support for unwell children and families/whānau in the community, enabling children to stay at home instead of in hospital.
The service consists of a team of experienced children's nurses who are available 5 days a week, 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Rotorua – (07) 348 1199 Ext 8952 or 8917
Taupō – (07) 348 1199 Ext 5806
How the Outreach Service Works
- An Outreach Nurse will visit you and your child following a referral from a Paediatrician
- Parents/Whānau are the best people to care, help or teach their child and the nurses will be there to support them to do this
- The nurses may offer new innovative ideas that may be helpful to the child and family / whānau
- The nurses work with families and welcome and encourage your observations and questions
The Role of the Children's Outreach Nurse
- Talk about the child’s healthcare needs regarding your child’s care once you leave hospital
- Discuss discharge from hospital with you
- Provide a supportive and caring service once the child is discharged from hospital
- Visit the child and family/whānau at home
- Provide advice and support with issues and problems that may arise with the child’s health
- Help plan a care programme that suits the family and child
- Ensure parents are aware of allowances and support services that may be available to them
- Provide a link to other healthcare or community services
https://healthpoint.co.nz/public/paediatrics/child-health-lakes-te-whatu-ora/