Kidz First Public Health Nursing

Ōtara Hub, 112 Bairds Road, Ōtara, Auckland

Street Address

112 Bairds Road
Ōtara
Auckland 2023

Postal Address

PO Box 61098
Ōtara
Auckland 2159

Description

The Public Health Nurses are registered nurses who collectively bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their work.  They work to ensure the wellbeing of children, young people and their families/whānau.  They also:

  • Advocate for children, young people and their families by working alongside their families/whānau, school staff, allied health professionals and social agencies to ensure positive health outcomes
  • Organise and deliver immunisation programmes in schools
  • Follow up children and young people with identified hearing/vision needs

Public Health Nurses are located at the following sites:

  • Ōtara/Papatoetoe/Howick/Pakuranga Public Health Nurses
    Ōtara Hub
    112 Bairds Road, Ōtara, Auckland
    PO Box 61 098 Ōtara
    Ph: (09) 270 9060  0800 646546
  • Māngere Public Health Nurses 
    Clendon Kidz First Community Office
    6 Waddon Place Māngere
    PO Box 88-044
    Phone (09) 259 3851  0800 646546
  • Papakura Public Health Nurses
    Awhinatia
    5-19 Great South Road
    PO Box 550
    Papakura
    Phone (09) 295 1280 0800 646546
  • Pukekohe Public Health Nurses
    Pukekohe Hospital
    Tuakau Road
    Pukekohe
    Phone (09) 237 0660  0800 646546

Fees and Charges Description

There are no charges for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the Eligibility Direction’s specified criteria set by the Ministry of Health. If you do not meet the criteria, you will be required to pay for the full costs of any medical treatment you receive during your stay. To check whether you meet the specified eligibility criteria, visit the Ministry of Health website www.moh.govt.nz/eligibility  For charges, please phone the Accounts Receivable Office on (09) 276 0060.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Services

School Based Programs
Public Health Nurse Ear Clinic - Information for Referrers
Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
Vision and Hearing Testing

https://healthpoint.co.nz./public/paediatrics/kidz-first-public-health-nursing/