Day of surgery unit — Tairāwhiti

Gisborne Hospital has a 6-bed day of surgery unit for people in Tairāwhiti who are booked to have surgery that day.


Contact us

To contact the day of surgery unit:


Where to find us

The day of surgery unit is behind the main hospital entrance.

If you are driving:

  • enter through the Gate 1 Gisborne Hospital entrance
  • drive past the emergency department and the hospital main entrance
  • follow the signs around to the back of the hospital, past the ward blocks and playground to the day of surgery entrance.

There are 6 car parks for pick ups and drop offs, and wheelchair access.

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The unit is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm. 


Services we provide

The unit is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm. It is staffed by registered nurses who will help you prepare for your procedure.