Narrabri Hospital
Health Service Manager
Michelle Wilkinson
Address
66 Gibbons Street
Narrabri NSW 2390
Postal
PO Box 324
Narrabri NSW 2390
Contact Details
Telephone: 6799 2800
Visiting Hours
11am-1pm and 3pm-8pm.
Parking
Nil parking costs. Limited parking at front of health service and near the emergency department.
Services
Imaging Services
| Specialty | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| HNE Imaging |
| Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm Afterhours Emergencies |
General Surgery
| Specialty | Sub-Specialties | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating theatres | Upper GI | Diagnostic and Interventional gastroscopy including upper GI haemorrhage (variceal banding, injection of bleeding variceals and insertion of Sengstaken Blakemores tube), Biopsy of the upper GI tract | Elective, 1 day per week, emergency service when required |
| | Colorectal | Diagnostic & interventional colonoscopy including treatment of PR bleeding using injection methods, injection of haemorrhoids, biopsy collection, snaring of lower GI polyps and tumours | Elective, 1 day per week, emergency service when required |
| | General | Femoral, incisional, and inguinal hernia repairs, vasectomy, Carpal Tunnel release | Elective, 1 day per week / fortnight dependant on bookings, emergency service when required |
| | Skin | Lesions, skin grafts, abscess incision and drainage | Elective, 1 day per week / fortnight dependant on bookings, emergency service when required |
| | Obstetrics | Caesaerean Section, Removal retained products, cervical tear repair | 24/7 emergency |
| | Gyneacological | D+C, insertion/removal of IUCDs, tubal ligation | Elective when required, depending on bookings |
| | Dental | Removal of teeth | 1 day per month |
Orthopaedics
| Specialty | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedics | Knee Arthroscopy, Anterior cruiciate Ligament repair, Shoulder arthroscopy, Shoulder reconstruction, carpal tunnel release | 1 day per month - Elective Surgery |
Paediatrics
| Specialty | Sub-Specialties | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paediatrics | General Medical Paediatrics | Low risk paediatric admissions | when required |
| Paediatrics | Dental Surgery | Removal of teeth, fillings | 1 day per month - elective surgery |
Emergency
| Specialty | Sub-Specialties | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency | Critical Care/Acute Care | All emergency presentations for management, stabilisation and/or transfer to definitive care | 24/7 |
Maternity
| Specialty | Sub-Specialties | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity & Newborn Services as per Level 3 role delineation Maternity and Level 2 Nursery | Antenatal |
| Wednesdays & Thursdays |
| | Antenatal Education sessionsPreparation for labour, birth and parenting | | Quarterly - full day saturdays |
| | Outreach antenatal service to Wee Waa | Antenatal booking ins, Shared care antenatal clinic | Alternative Tuesdays |
| | Labour and birthing |
| 24/7 |
| | Post Natal Care |
| 24/7 |
| | Special care Nursery as per Level 2 Role delineation |
| 24/7 |
| Aboriginal Maternity Service | Antenatal | Antenatal booking ins, Shared care antenatal clinic, provide outreach to Narrabri shire | Mondays & Tuesdays & alternate Wednesdays |
Visiting Services - Acute
| Specialty | Availability |
|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | once a month |
| Cardiologist | 2 days a month |
| Rheumatologist | once a month |
| Ophthalmologist | 1-2 days a month |
| Geriatrician | second monthly |
| Psychiatrist | fortnightly |
Occupational Therapy
| Specialty | Sub-Specialties | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy |
| Client wait time for specific services varies and is assessed and prioritized in accordance with clinical priority | Monday to Friday |
| | Adult and paediatrics | Inpatient, community and outpatient referrals | Monday to Friday |
Social Work
| Specialty | Sub-Specialties | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Generalist Social Worker | Inpatient, community and outpatient referrals | Monday to Friday |
Physiotherapy
| Specialty | Sub-Specialties | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy | Generalist physiotherapy services, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation groups | Inpatient, community and outpatient referrals | Monday to Friday |
Speech Pathology
| Specialty | Sub-Specialties | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Pathology | Adult and paediatrics. Assessment and interventions for children and adults with communication or swallowing difficulties | Inpatient, community and outpatient referrals | Monday to Friday |
Community Health
| Specialty | Sub-Specialties | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Health Services | Aboriginal Health Worker | Works with CNC ICCAPP and other community based services | Monday to Friday |
| Chronic Care for Aboriginal People | CNC | Provides POCT for Aboriginal People and information and education on Chronic Disease | Monday to Friday |
| Community Nursing | Wound Management | Inpatient, community and outpatient referrals | Monday to Friday |
| Palliative Care Services | CNC and RN | Provision of management of Palliative care | Monday to Friday |
| Respiratory Services | | Provision of respiratory assessments including spirometry, education on asthma and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (maintream and Aboriginal specific programs) | Monday to Friday |
| Diabetes Education | | Provision of education regarding diabetes Management for Type 1's, Type 2's and Gestational Diabetes | Monday to Friday |
| Audiometry | | Provision of hearing assessments and advice on hearing protection | Monday to Friday |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation | | Assessement and provision of Cardiac Rehabilitation | Monday to Friday |
| Dementia Support | CNS and Dementia Advisory Support Worker | Provides support to people with dementia, their carers and their families | Monday to Friday |
| Child and Family Health | Mainstream and Aboriginal specific based programs | UHHV and clinics for screening and assessment, breast feeding support, post natal depression support, parenting advice and folow up immunisations | Monday to Friday |
| Day Centre | | Day centre based activities and programs for eligible CHSP clients | Monday to Friday |
| Women's Health | | Assessment, review and advice on women's health conditions and issues | Monday to Friday |
| Aged Care Services | | Aged Care and Assessment Team (ACAT) review and assessment – 1800 881 568 - Centralised Intake | Monday to Friday |
| Transitional Aged Care Program | | Community based goal oriented program for eligible clients post inpatient episode of care | 7 days |
| Drug and Alcohol Services | Drug and Alcohol Clinics including Pharmacotherapy. Assessment, counselling and psychological therapy for individuals, families and couples with alcohol and other drugs issues. | 1300 660 059 - Appointments, Information and support - Centralised Intake | By appointment |
| Mental Health Services (including children and adolescents) | Prevention, promotion & early intervention activities | 1800 011 511 - Appointments, Information and support - Centralised Intake | Monday to Friday |
| Get Active New England (G.A.N.E.) | Falls Prevention | The program aims to enhance the independence and wellbeing of CHSP eligible clients through enablement, building strength, improving balance and reducing the risk of falling. My Aged Care: 1800 200 422 OR through their online form, found at: www.myagedcare.gov.au/referral - Centralised Intake | By appointment |
Dietetics
| Specialty | Sub-Specialties | Procedures | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietetics | Generalist Dietician | Inpatient, community and outpatient referrals | Monday to Friday |