Te Nīkau Overview:
– A modern facility offering a range of healthcare services including planned appointments, urgent care, patient monitoring, and emergency stabilization.
Emergency Department (ED) Pathways:
– Immediate care for life-threatening conditions (e.g., heart attacks, strokes) means you’ll be taken straight to a bed.
– If assessed as safe to wait, you may undergo tests like ECGs or X-rays before being seen by the ED team.
Primary Care Clinic Pathways:
– If your condition is non-urgent, you may receive a same-day appointment or be scheduled for a future visit with the appropriate clinician.
Waiting Process:
– The waiting area can be busy. If your condition worsens, inform the nurse. Waiting times are based on clinical priority.
Payment Information:
– Consultations are free for enrolled patients under 14 and for sexual health appointments for under-25s. Regular fees apply for others. Payments can be made at Main Reception.
Hours of Operation:
– Hospital services operate 24/7. Planned care is available 8 am – 8 pm, Monday to Friday. For after-hours care, contact Ka Ora at 0800 252 672.
Entry and Parking:
– Access the facility via the main entrance on the Ground Floor. Parking, including mobility spaces, is available on campus.
Contact Details:
– Address: 71 Water Walk Road, Greymouth.
– Phone: 03 769 7400 (general inquiries), 03 769 9300 (general practice).
– Website: www.wcdhb.health.nz.
Booking and Prescriptions:
– Book GP appointments by calling or online using MyIndici. Repeat prescriptions can be requested through the Script Line.
Health Guidance:
– Always call 111 in an emergency. For health advice, Healthline is available 24/7 at 0800 611 116.