Children's ward at Whanganui Hospital

Contact the Children's ward for information about children currently admitted by:

• Phone: 06 348 1234

The Children's ward is at:

• Acute Services Building
• 100 Heads Road
• Whanganui

8am to 8pm, every day.

Our Children's ward has 8 inpatient beds. The services we provide cover:

• surgical
• medica
• elective
• Special Care Baby Unit which has 4 cots.

Visiting hours

Parents can visit the ward at any time.

Other visitors may visit between 8am and 8pm. We may restrict visitors due to your child's condition.

Young siblings are welcome to visit but must be supervised by an adult.

Please do not visit the ward If you or anyone else is unwell.

Staying the night

Parents and extended whānau remain the main providers of care for their children while in hospital. One support person may stay overnight to help with care.

It is appreciated if you bring your own supply of nappies, formula and bottles for your child.

Toys

Toys provide distraction, relieve boredom and provide a way for children to cope with the hospital environment. Playing also provides an indication of how your child is feeling and recovering. Bring 1 or 2 of your child's favourite toys for them — we recommend toys are washable and named.

TV and entertainment

Most rooms have a TV. Consider others' needs for rest and quite when using entertainment devices in shared. Some movies are available for viewing from the nurses' station. There is also a selection of children's books on the ward.

Children's home care nursing service

This service supports children and whānau with chronic illnesses and complex post-operative care such as:

• cancer
• cardiac and renal issues
• burns
• premature baby follow-up.

This service can only be arranged through discharge from hospital and is available 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Hospital school

The Ministry of Education employs one teacher to support children away from school for more than 2 weeks.