Gerontology nurse specialists — Auckland (North and West) Nga Kaitiaki Kaumatua
Gerontology nurse specialists work in the community across health services to support older persons' health.
Contact us
Contact Gerontology nurse specialists on 09 486 8945 extension 43222.
Where to find us
- North Shore Hospital
- 124 Shakespeare Road
- Takapuna
- Auckland
- Waitakere Hospital
- 55 Lincoln Road
- Henderson
- Auckland
Services we provide
Gerontology nurse specialists are part of the multidisciplinary team including district nurses, allied health and general practice. We provide comprehensive geriatric assessment for older adults in the community and residential aged care facilities, that are a high-risk for multiple hospital admissions due to increased frailty, risk factors and highly complex situations.
Gerontology nurse specialists is a non-urgent service. All referrals are triaged according to patient risk.
As Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligation, our services are proud to have a Māori Gerontology nurse specialist which allows us to provide culturally appropriate services to our Kaumātua.
We have 2 wound care nurse specialists who support residential aged care with complex wounds.
Referral information
We accept referrals from:
- your healthcare provider
- other health professionals involved in your care
- aged-residential care facilities.