Hospital Care
St Nicolas Hospital, Christchurch
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St Nicolas Hospital provides a warm, family atmosphere.
We have beautiful gardens including a unique indoor garden and with a lovely outlook to the local school grounds with children playing, there's always activity. At St Nicolas you'll find companionship, comfort and security. It's a happy place with a strong family spirit and a reputation for skilled, Wholehearted Care. St Nicolas is conveniently located close to the Bush Inn Centre and the Westfield Shopping Centre. The Metro Star and Orbiter bus services stop close by plus there's plenty of parking for friends and family to visit. St Nicolas is part of the Bupa group of rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages and personal medical alarms. We are a private company, and because we have no shareholders, we can invest what we earn to make improvements that help us provide better care. As part of the global Bupa group, we are able to provide superior clinical support, while focusing on helping each of our residents get the most out of each day. Bupa is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers. For more information, please visit the Bupa link below. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 7 Kirkwood Ave View Map |
| Suburb | Ilam/Riccarton |
| District | West |
| City/Town | Christchurch |
| Postal Address | 7 Kirkwood Avenue |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 348 4090 |
| Fax | (03) 348 4780 |
| Mobile | 027 491 7635 |
| Manager | Emma Doran (CM) (Phone: (03) 348 4090) |
| Owner | Bupa Care Services (Phone: 0800 60 80 99) |
| Website | http://www.bupa.co.nz/Rest-Homes-and-Hos... |
| Updated: 30 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 13 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 63 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| At St Nicolas Hospital we welcome young and old alike.We offer Palliative,Respite and Long Term Care.For further information please contact the manager Pauline Edmunds on 027 491 7635 or 03 348 4090 | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Registered Nurses are on duty in the hospital 24 hours per day. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | A Physiotherapist visits twice a week to oversee the safe transfer and mobility of our residents. They ensure that the care plans are current and that each resident can safely maximise their independence of movement. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Jill Thorpe, Occupational Therapist works alongside our Activities personnel to ensure a varied activities programme is available for our residents. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our Activities Coordinator is located on site and is responsible for providing group and individual activities for our residents. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our talented hairdresser visits St Nicolas twice a week and provides individual hair styling services for our residents. She receives many favourable comments from residents and their families. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A Podiatrist visits every 4-6 weeks. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | St Nicolas do welcome volunteers and we are very fortunate to have weekly visits from them. They are involved in assisting and enhancing our resident's activities. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Local Kaumatua are welcome at St Nicolas. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | An interdenominational service is held every Sunday and the first Tuesday of every month. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | St Nicolas have two local and long standing Doctors who are committed to the care of our residents. Options are also available to retain your own Doctor. | |
| Updated: 13 Apr 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Registered Nurses work closely with the Gastroenterology department at Christchurch Hospital and our Contract Dietitian as involvement with any gastric feeds. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Infection Control Nurse and Registered Nurses have been trained in all aspects of Wound Care and have additional support from Nurse Maude Wound Specialists if required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | We have a Registered Nurse trained in Continence Care |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have a Registered Nurse Infection Control specialist |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | The registered nurse team at St Nicolas work closely with Nurse Maude Palliative Team. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | Registered nurses,caregivers, physiotherapist and occupational therapist have been trained and are proficient in Palliative Care. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Spinal Injuries | Yes | St Nicolas can provide care for people with spinal injuries. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Our speciality is Aged Hospital Care. |
| Urology | Yes | Our nursing and caregiver staff are well trained in continence and catheter cares. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Our Clinical Manager has extensive experience in aged care, palliative care and wound management. She is passionate about ongoing staff training and is responsible for the clinical care of our residents. |
| Psychologist | Yes | We work closely with Canterbury DHB Psych Services Team to support individual needs for our residents. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | We work closely with Canterbury DHB Psych Services Team to support individual needs for our residents. |
| Updated: 13 Apr 2012 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | St Nicolas has a contract with Canterbury DHB for hospital respite care. |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | We are able to offer this service but please ring us to discuss your or your loved one's needs. |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | We are able to offer this service but please ring us to discuss your or your loved one's needs. |
| Subsidised service | Yes | |
| Private paying service | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Apr 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | St Nicolas caters for people with varied medical conditions. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | People qualifying for Carer Support and Hospital Respite Care are welcome. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Provided | Yes | Our team is extensively trained in all aspects of palliative care and have particular focus on every individual's life journey. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | St Nicolas has some ensuited rooms, that may be subjected to additional charges. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | However, limited space is available for favourite items eg chair or small set of drawers. Favourite pictures and photographs are always welcome. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Our residents are welcome to enjoy our weekly happy hour. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | St Nicolas has a resident cat called Dolly who is often seen visiting our residents. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Cordless phone is available and residents may have a connection in their room if they wish (own cost installation and monthly account). |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents have regular meetings where all aspects of their care can be discussed. Family meetings are held within 3 months of admission and as necessary. Patients and their representatives are welcome. St Nicolas is fortunate to have advocates available. |
| Family Committee | Yes | We hold a meeting for Residents Family & Friends every second month. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Residents and their families enjoy our newsletter which gives updates on current events around St Nicolas. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | The hospital has many varied sized lounges featuring sky TV, DVD, and a piano. This allows for large and small gatherings and celebrations. |
| Outings | Yes | Outings are an important part of our activities programme. St Nicolas is located close to shopping malls, university gardens and has open visiting which allows residents and their families the freedom to come and go. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted only in the designated smoking area. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Apr 2012 | ||
| St Nicolas Hospital originally started off as a Nursing Home in the 1930's and later in the 1950's it was made into a boys home called Charles Upham Home. This closed a few years later. In early 1968 two young Dutchmen, Tony van der Boon and Casper van der Veer bought the home to start up a Student Hostel but were persuaded by Mrs Hannah Kirkwood, (then in her 90's) to establish it as a Nursing Home. Following extensions it was officially opened on the 18th March 1969 as St Nicolas Hospital. The hospital name was chosen because St Nicolas is the Patron Saint of Young and Old. St Nicolas Hospital lies between Canterbury University Campus and Riccarton Road within close proximity to many amenities including Westfield Shopping Mall, Bush Inn Centre and main Bus routes. Part of our Hospital borders on Kirkwood Intermediate School and the schools new confidence course providing much entertainment for our patients and staff. |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2011 |
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Activity programme, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Cards, Care and Craft, Church, Casino, Children, Concerts, Craft, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Games, Garden, Housie, Indoor Games, Interdenominational, Jigsaw, Library, Motivational, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Park, Pianist, Quizzes, Religious services, Sing-a-longs, Breakfast in bed. |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Our cooks provide nutritional, varied and well presented meals, snacks and home baking. Bupa menus are approved by a qualified Dietitian consultant. The main meal is at mid day. Special diets and individual likes and dislikes are catered for. | |
| Staffing Details | Registered nurses cover each shift and are well supported by experienced caregivers. We have a multicultural staff mix. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of Bupa Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | These details are available when you visit to view our hospital and / or on request. | |
| Updated: 13 Apr 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | Registered Nurse speaks Hindi and English |
| Interpreter | Yes | Interpreter service available on request. |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Apr 2012 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | Services are held every Sunday and the second Tuesday of every month. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Spiritual support is available on request for each resident's individual needs. |
| Updated: 13 Apr 2012 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.20 km | Metro Star and Orbitor. |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Small block of shops Clyde Rd / Riccarton Rd corner. |
| Mall | 1.20 km | Westfield Mall Riccarton and 1.5km to Bush Inn Centre. |
| Parks | 0.20 km | University grounds. |
| Library | Fendalton library is nearby. | |
| Updated: 13 Apr 2012 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | Aged Care Education. |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Apr 2012 | ||