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Rowena Jackson
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Rowena Jackson
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 40 O'Byrne St North
Waikiwi
Invercargill
Invercargill - DHB
- Southern (Southland)
- Phone
- (03) 215 9988
- Fax
- (03) 215 9707
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- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Trudy Shepard - (03) 215 9988
- Owner
- Ryman Healthcare
- Clinical Manager:
- Natasha Cunningham
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Description
Rowena Jackson Retirement Village is a modern retirement village offering a full range of services from Independent Apartments, assisted living in your Serviced Apartment, a Resthome, Hospital and a secure unit.
With exceptional long serving staff and a varied activities programme, internally and externally, the village is a wonderful care environment where all residents are assured of comfort, companionship and security.
Only 10mins from the Public hospital, easy access to Invercargill attractions, walking distance to shops and cafe, with a weekly local market on site.
In June 2011 this wonderful village received 4 year certification status from the Ministry of Health
With exceptional long serving staff and a varied activities programme, internally and externally, the village is a wonderful care environment where all residents are assured of comfort, companionship and security.
Only 10mins from the Public hospital, easy access to Invercargill attractions, walking distance to shops and cafe, with a weekly local market on site.
In June 2011 this wonderful village received 4 year certification status from the Ministry of Health
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2017 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 70 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Rowena Jackson Retirement Village offers the finest in retirement living in Southland. With Independent Living, Serviced Apartments and a Resthome and Hospital with a Special Care Unit the village offers a full range of lifestyle options. For more information please phone Trudy Shepard on 215 9988. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 26 Sep 2017 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | Negotiable | We have a good working relationship with the Nurse Practitioner from SDHB. | |
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have a dedicated team of Registered Nurses who are passionate about working in Aged care. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | We have a dedicated team of Enrolled Nurses who are passionate about working in Aged care. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | At Rowena Jackson we provide primary caregiving, which is provided to residents by a dedicated and passionate team of Care Assistants. | |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | Windsor street physiotherapy have a dedicated physio who visit four mornings per week, to work alongside the physio aide. |
| Own Social Worker | 0.00 | Negotiable | The local Hospital social workers are very happy to visit at our recommendation |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have a trained diversional therapist on staff. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have activites staff in all areas, which include the care facility and independant living. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have our own Hair salon on site. There are two Hairdressers who work Monday to Friday. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Rowena Jackson has a dedicated podiatrist who visits weekly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We have a dietitian who visits once a month to see resdients referred by the Registered Nurse(s). | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have all denominations visit Rowena Jackson and weekly church services on a Thursday | |
| Updated: 2 Aug 2017 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our Registered and Enrolled Nurses are skilled and passionate about providing the very best in Palliative care. We have a excellent working relationship with Hospice. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Should a resident require this level of treatment our staff are trained in this type of intervention. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have oxygen concnetrators available on site for the private use of hospital residents if this is their prescribed therapy. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our Registered and Enrolled Nurses are skilled and passionate about providing the very best in wound care. We have an excellent working relationship with the Wound Nurse Specialist at SDHB. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | At Rowena Jackson the registered/enrolled nurses are trained to manage diabetes, our kitchen is able to cater for residents dietary needs. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | At Rowena Jackson, we have a dedicated continence resource nurse, to assist our nursing/caregiving staff with meeting the needs of our residents. |
| Infection Control | Yes | At Rowena Jackson we have a dedicated Infection control nurse who oversees the education and practices of all of the staff. Infection control audits are carried out bi yearly. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | We are happy to access this service via the DHB as required. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We have a visiting physiotherapist who will assess each resident and develop an individualised physical programme as appropriate. |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | We offer a beautiful purpose built secure unit with homelike facilities and access to secure gardens. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Urology | Yes | Our dedicated team of Registered Nurses are skilled in catheterisation of males and females. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Natasha Cunningham joined the team at Rowena Jackson in May 2013. Natasha has a nursing background in; diabetes, medical, emergency and rehabilitation nursing. |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Our company has access to highly specialised nursing clinicans as required. |
| Updated: 2 Aug 2017 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Contact Trudy Shepard or Natasha Cunningham to enquire about respite stay. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Contact Trudy Shepard or Natasha Cunningham to enquire about carer support or short stay. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2017 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Please feel welcome to contact Trudy Shepard the Village Manager to discuss your specific requirements at anytime. |
| Day Care | Yes | Casual day care available on request. Please contact Trudy Shepard to enquire. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Other End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have a whanau room available that offers family and visitors the opportunity to have time out, make a cup of tea or coffee or make private phone calls. Simply ask our staff and we will always do our best to assist our families at anytime. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All our rooms are single with ensuite. The rooms are beautifully proportioned and furnished with an electric bed, bedside cabinet and low boy as well as a wardrobe. There is a call bell beside the bed and ensuite |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | We have a number of large rooms that could be used to accommodate a couple. Simply check with Trudy to ascertain the availability of these rooms. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Yes every bedroom has its own ensuite with toilet, and handbasin or some rooms have shared ensuites including a shower. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Every room is fully firnished, however should you wish to bring extra furniture for your bedroom please discuss this with Trudy or Natasha |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have Happy Hour every week. |
| Pets In Residence | No | We are happy for your pet to visit you at Rowena Jackson. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Please contact Trudy Shepard to discuss. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Our rooms have phone jacks, and we are happy for residents to have a phone in their room. |
| Wifi | Yes | Free Wi-Fi is available to all residents in the care facility. Wi-Fi is also available to the relatives/friends visiting residents, please speak with the nursing staff to obtain the Wi-Fi password. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | We have under floor heating throughout our care facility. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Please discuss this with Trudy |
| Residents Committee | No | We hold meetings for residents every two months. All residents are invited to this meeting. |
| Family Committee | No | We hold relatives meetings twice a year. Those listed as first NOK are invited to attend six monthly Multi disciplariry meetings. Any concerns family are asked to speak with the nurse working on site at time of concern raised. |
| Newsletter | Yes | A newsletter is prepared and available every 4 months. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Rowena Jackson have policy's and procedures in place to manage challenging situations. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Nursing staff are trained in assessing delirium, managing behaviours/concerns associated with acute confusion. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a large lounge available for our residents as well as a second lounge that is smaller and more intimate for residents looking for a quieter area to relax in. |
| Outings | Yes | We have vans and activity staff who will assist you to get out and about. |
| Rural Setting | No | The views from this facility are beautiful with delightful gardens that are full of colour and interest. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Security checks are carried out by all staff during their working day/night. The outside doors and windows are locked at night to ensure the security of the residents. An outside security firm carry out security checks of the grounds at night. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Sprinklers are located through out the care facility, inclusive of the residents rooms and ensuites.. |
| Audit report available | Yes | Available on request. |
| Updated: 2 Aug 2017 | ||
Special Features
| Surrounded by beautifully established gardens with all care packages available from independent living in modern well designed Town Houses to serviced apartments through to Rest home and Hospital care all with single rooms and ensuites and a small friendly secure wing. This is the ultimate in retirement living. |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2017 |
Interests & Activities
| We have a full range of activities available within and around the village with dedicated activities coordinators on staff. If you wish to know more please enquire. We look forward to hearing from you. |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Breakfast in bed is available every morning. Dinner is served at 12 midday. The evening meal is served at 5pm . A selection of delicious home cooked muffins and sandwiches as well as slices and cakes are served at morning and afternoon teas as well as supper. The menu is designed by a qualified dietitcian and caters for specialist diets of all types. | |
| Staffing Details | Village Manager - Trudy Shepard, Clinical Manager - Natasha Cunningham, Clinical Coordinators- Martin Greenfield, Anna - lee Fitzgerald Dedicated and passionate Registered/Enrolled Nurses, and Care staff. | |
| Associated Complexes | Rowena Jackson has an attached Hospital and Secure wing. There are also available Town houses and Serviced apartments for more independent living. We are also a part of the Rymans Healthcare Group. Ryman Healthcare is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of Retirement Village Living for New Zealanders over the age of 65. The company has built an unprecedented reputation building exceptional Retirement Villages, employing professional and caring staff and as a result, are six-time winners of the Australasian Aged Care Awards for “Best Retirement Village in New Zealand”. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | The fee covers most of the care. Some medications are on charged if not subsidised by Pharmac. Some Doctor fees are on charged. If you are unsure please ask | |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2017 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | There is a multi cultural dedicated team of staff employed at Rowena Jackson. If there is a language difficulty please ask and we will aim to assist. |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2017 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Buddhist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Hindu | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We respect all denominations and provide services throughout the year of various faiths. Please ask. |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2017 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 km | At entrance to village is the local bus stop. This is situated on the main North Road |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Waikiwi shops. The Woolworths supermarket is situated here |
| Mall | 2.00 km | Windsor Village. There is a lovely selection of boutique type clothing shops and cafes here. The rest home doe take residents here for shopping and food for some outings |
| Parks | 1.00 km | Donovan Park. Queens Park 2km. |
| Library | 3.00 km | Central City. Rowena Jackson does have its own library. The public library also supplies books to the village on a monthly basis for lending |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2017 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Ryman Healthcare Accreditation |
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| Updated: 8 Feb 2017 | ||
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Christchurch 8083
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