Children's outreach nursing service — Canterbury
The children’s outreach nursing service is for children who have been cared for by the child and youth health service and who need ongoing education, care and support to manage their condition.
Contact us
To contact the children's outreach nursing service:
- call: 03 364 0033
- call respiratory: 364 0097
- call neurology (epilepsy): 364 0865
- call diabetes: 378 6132
- call allergy and eczema: 364 0794
- email: childrensoutreachteam@cdhb.health.nz
The service is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.
Where to find us
We provide services in the most appropriate location for you and your child. In rural areas the service may be provided through local community services.
Services we provide
The service aims to:
- provide specialised paediatric nursing care
- assess, treat and monitor progress
- validate parents’ observations and assessment
- help parents to solve problems
- reduce admission rates and outpatient visits
- reduce the length of inpatient stays
- provide continuity of care by networking with other healthcare providers
- provide information and support to children and whānau, hospital staff and community groups and services
- advocate for children and whānau.
We use a whānau-centred approach. We recognise your family as the main caregiver and strengthen your ability to competently and safely care for your child at home.
Referral information
Any member of the hospital team can make a referral.