2023 Staff Awards
Our 2023 Staff Awards recognise the academic, professional and research endeavours of our staff, and thank those who have dedicated many years of service to Northeast Health Wangaratta.
Our 2023 Staff Awards recognise the academic, professional and research endeavours of our staff, and thank those who have dedicated many years of service to Northeast Health Wangaratta.
The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time director positions at Northeast Health Wangaratta. The positions start on 1 July 2024…
A new arrangement between NHW and the Wangaratta Carevan will see excess meals donated to support the local community.
The Smileyscope is a virtual reality headset that patients can use to help relieve stress, fear and anxiety during medical procedures and comes with various relaxing experiences.
To help us keep our patients, carers, families and staff safe entry to Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) remains restricted due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19.
All visitors aged 8 and over:
The requirement to wear a face mask does not apply if the people communicating require visibility of the mouth to communicate effectively, for example due to a hearing impairment.
Visiting patients and accompanying adult clients:
Maternity Services & Clinics
Paediatric & Special Care Nursery patients (under 18 years):
Outpatient, community services and day stay:
End-of-life visits:
Visiting hours: 8:00am – 1:00pm AND 3:00pm – 8:00pm
*Unless exemption applies, in which case a face shield will be provided.
Exemptions to the above may be given as approved according to NHW Visitor Policy on prompt.
An exemption letter will be provided to present to concierge to enter the hospital.
Entry policy updated on 24/11/2023
If the Emergency Department is extremely busy and 1.5 metres physical distancing is unable to be maintained, visitors in the waiting room may be asked to leave to accommodate other patients.
All visitors aged 8 and over:
The requirement to wear a face mask does not apply if the people communicating require visibility of the mouth to communicate effectively, for example due to a hearing impairment.
Adult patients:
Paediatric patients (under 18 years):
Dependent, mental health, dementia or delirium patients:
*Unless an exemption applies, in which case a face shield will be provided.
Exemptions to the above may be given as approved by Nurse In Charge or senior doctor for critically ill patients, end-of-life care or complex disability.
It is often not possible to wait with patients on ambulance trolleys awaiting cubicles, particularly in isolation. We will do our best to keep you informed and updated about off load time.
If you have any concerns please speak to the screening staff or ask to speak to the Nurse In Charge.
Entry policy updated on 27/09/2023
All visitors aged 8 and over:
The requirement to wear a face mask does not apply if the people communicating require visibility of the mouth to communicate effectively, for example due to a hearing impairment.
Adult clients and patients:
Paediatric clients and patients (under 18 years):
If you have any concerns please speak to the screening staff or ask to speak to the service manager.
Entry policy updated on 24/11/2023