Today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Description
Ear Health Waitaki provides Otology Nurse clinics to the Waitaki District as a private service 5 days a week.
Our experienced team of two nurses aims to provide the community with a great service accessible to all. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of professional care and building great rapport with our clients.
We offer the following services to help you maintain healthy ears:
- Examine under a microscope and remove earwax,debris or foreign bodies with the option of gentle microsuction or micro tools when required.
- Otoendoscopy, video and photography as needed
- Ear health maintenance for adults and children (normally over 12 months)
- Education to help you maintain healthy ears.
Staff
Vanessa: Otology (Ear Health) Nurse.
Since qualifying as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) in 1994 in the UK, Vanessa has gained experience in various areas including Emergency Nursing, HDU, Orthopaedics, Military Nursing, PRIME Nursing and Primary Care. She then trained as an Ear Health Nurse in 2010 in Tauranga and now runs the clinic in Ōamaru.
Sue: Otology (Ear Health) Nurse. Sue qualified as a nurse in 1995. Over the years of her career, Sue has worked within Starship Hospital (Children), Occupational Health, Orthopaedics, Elderly Care, Practice Nursing, and Reflexology. More recently, Sue has worked as a Sleep Nurse and now as an Ear Health Nurse for 2 years.
Read more about Vanessa and Sue here
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Make an appointment
Anyone can access
Referral
No referral necessary
Home visit provider
Rest home and private visits by arrangement.
Walk in
We will try to accommodate walk ins but appointments preferred.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Hours
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
| Mon – Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu – Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Ear cleaning by microsuction is a procedure performed by Ear Health practitioners to remove earwax and debris from your ear canal. Find out more about microsuction here
Ear cleaning by microsuction is a procedure performed by Ear Health practitioners to remove earwax and debris from your ear canal. Find out more about microsuction here
Service types: Ear health, Community nursing.
Ear cleaning by microsuction is a procedure performed by Ear Health practitioners to remove earwax and debris from your ear canal. Find out more about microsuction here
Ear health
Ear health
- Ear health
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, Wheelchair accessible toilet
Online Booking URL
Parking
Free parking is provided at both clinics (for first hour in Ōamaru)
Region
Waitaki
Contact Details
100 Thames Street, Ōamaru
Waitaki
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 434 7228
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 9:02AM on February 10, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Ear Health Waitaki.