A passion for quality care
Improving the health of all New Zealanders
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Find out more about services, specialists and procedures at Southern Cross Hospitals
Patients & Carers
Find out what you need to know about your visit as a patient or carer
Quality Performance
Our commitment to leadership in quality care and patient safety
Working with us
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A passion for quality care
Improving the health of all New Zealanders
Information & Services
Find out more about services, specialists and procedures at Southern Cross Hospitals
Patients & Carers
Find out what you need to know about your visit as a patient or carer
Quality Performance
Our commitment to leadership in quality care and patient safety
Working with us
View current vacancies and learn more about our great working environment
What's happening?
North Shore orthopaedic joint venture announced
Piggies, PJs and robots.
New services on Auckland's North Shore
What's happening?
Read more about us, our news and events at Southern Cross Hospitals
North Shore orthopaedic joint venture announced
Piggies, PJs and robots.
New services on Auckland's North Shore
Before your visit
During your stay
Working at Southern Cross Hospitals
We invest in our people, and offer employment in a range of different environments - as you’d expect from the country's largest network of private surgical hospitals.
As well as our professional nursing workforce, we also employ talented anaesthetic technicians, sterile services specialists, healthcare assistants and household and administrative support. Operational and facilities managers, accountants, financial specialists, technology and procurement specialists, HR specialists and skilled clinical and business managers all thrive in our friendly and ambitious organisation.
About Southern Cross Hospitals
Southern Cross Hospitals play a key role in improving the health of New Zealanders
by providing access to quality elective surgical services for around 75,000 patients each year, across a wide range of medical specialties.
This represents a vital role in New Zealand's private elective surgery market, and a significant contribution.
Our national hospital network consists of wholly-owned hospitals as well as innovative joint venture facilities operated in partnership with leading healthcare specialists.
Commonly Asked Questions
What if my health has changed or I have a cold or skin infection?
Answer: If there have been any recent changes in your health, please advise your anaesthetist, surgeon or Southern Cross Hospitals nursing staff at the earliest opportunity. For example, if you develop a cold, infection or flu, have a skin infection, scratch or sore, vomiting or diarrhea, or suffer from an asthma attack prior to your admission, you should let your specialist or the hospital know as soon as possible - as it may be necessary to postpone your procedure.
Can I leave my MedicAlert bracelet or pendant on?
Answer: Yes, it is very important that you leave your MedicAlert bracelet, pendant or other MedicAlert item on at all times. It is also important that you indicate that you have a MedicAlert or any other allergy or sensitivity on your Health Questionnaire Form and verbally on admission to your medical specialists and nurses.
Will my meals meet my special dietary requirements?
Answer: Yes – please inform us of any special requirement on the Health Questionnaire form in your admission pack and when you arrive at the hospital. As long as your surgery allows, your dietary requirements will be met.
Can I drive myself home?
Answer: To ensure the safety of others and yourself, NZ Law prohibits driving following anaesthesia or after taking other medications known to impair a person’s ability to drive. Please arrange for a relative or friend to take you home, or use a taxi (we recommend that you do not use public transport).
Do I need to see my specialist again?
Answer: In most cases you will need to make a follow-up appointment with your specialist if an appointment has not already been arranged for you by our staff. This is usually done by phoning your specialist within a day or so of leaving the hospital. If you have any problems before that appointment please contact your specialist or general practitioner immediately.
What should I do when I get home?
Answer: You should arrange for a responsible adult to stay with you for 24 hours after you get home. We recommend that during that time you should rest, avoid alcohol, cigarettes and non-prescribed medications or substances (other than those prescribed by your doctor) and follow the instructions of your doctor and/or hospital staff. In the first 24 hours following surgery you should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery. You are also advised not to make any important decisions or sign any legal documents.
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