We are full-time rural nurse specialists providing everyday care for the Franz Josef community. We also hold regular GP clinics with visiting doctors.
97 Cron Street
Franz Josef
PO Box 33
Franz Josef 7856
We welcome your feedback about our services and your experiences at Franz Josef Clinic.
Note: We are unable to provide medical advice to people by email. Please contact your doctor or the person in charge of your medical care.
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30am | 05:00pm |
| Tuesday | 08:30am | 05:00pm |
| Wednesday | 08:30am | 05:00pm |
| Thursday | 08:30am | 05:00pm |
| Friday | 08:30am | 05:00pm |
| Saturday | On call only (Please also see note below). | On call only (Please also see note below). |
| Sunday | On call only (Please also see note below). | On call only (Please also see note below). |
| Statutory Holidays | On call only (Please also see note below). | On call only (Please also see note below). |
Please note: On those days that mention ‘on call’ your call will be answered by a Registered Nurse, who will be able to give clinical advice or put your call through the RNS on call if appropriate.
A monthly calendar showing during what days and times Nurse Clinics are held and when the clinic is closed.
If you live in the Franz Josef region or are staying for a while, we encourage you to check if you are eligible to enrol with the practice.
Enrolment is free, and means you can get cheaper healthcare when you need it.
A full list of fees is available for all West Coast DHB GP clinics including Franz Josef Clinic.
Note: The location of Franz Josef Clinic is marked by a red flag.
| Blood Pressure checks |
| Diabetes support |
| ECG heart checks |
| GP and family health care |
| Maternity and shared care maternity |
| Men’s health |
| Minor accident care |
| Palliative care and Advanced Care Planning (ACP) |
| Sexual health checks |
| Skin cancer and mole checks |
| Support to stop smoking |
| Spirometry lung function tests |
| Subsidised chronic care management and care plus programmes |
| Well Child Tamariki Ora checks |
| Women’s health including cervical smear tests |
| Ear, nose and throat services |
| Ear suctioning |
| Contraception insertion and removal |
This clinic offers many of the services available at larger GP clinics. However, you may need to travel elsewhere for some services.
The nearest pharmacy is Westland Pharmacy in Hokitika.
Location: 10 Weld St, Hokitika
Website: Westland Pharmacy
Phone: 0800 107 455 or 03 755-8150
Fax: 03 755-7247
For further details please phone South Westland Area Practice reception, 03 752 0700
Page last updated: 1 February 2019
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