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PRACTICE NURSES
It is comforting to know that you’re not alone when you need medical attention. At Otorohanga Medical, our team of Practice Nurses has been successfully serving patients from the greater Otorohanga community. Our professional staff are here to serve you — get to know them and see what they can do for you.
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SHARON
Practice Nurse
Sharon is a resident of Otorohanga. She is a seasoned practice nurse with over 25 years of experience. Her interests include Women's Health, Child and Adolescent Health as well as Diabetes.
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PAULINE
Practice Nurse
Otorohanga has been my home for over 30 years. Originally I worked in the community as a District Nurse then joined Otorohanga Medical as a Practice Nurse where I have worked for many years, enjoying all aspects of nursing with a special interest in Vaccinations, Cold Chain and also Infection Control.
SUZ
Nurse Lead
I am an Otorohanga local, brought up on a dairy farm in Hangatiki and my parents are still farming there after 45 years. I did my nursing training in Rotorua, graduating in 2000 and I worked for two years in Dunedin before heading off on my OE and ended up spending the next 5 years nursing in the UK while travelling. I moved back to Otorohanga, never intending to stay, but I fell in love with my hometown again (and then fell in love with my old high school sweetheart) so worked at Te Kuiti Hospital for a number of years before starting at what was then OtoMed Ltd at the end of 2016. Practice Nursing was new for me then and I love the varied role it brings. Diabetes is an area of interest for me, I think because you can make a difference for people through education and support so this is something I will be learning more about over the next few years.
Outside of work I have a husband and two children living at home, one at primary, one at secondary so life is typically busy with school and other activities.  I love doing trail run events, this is relatively new for me and my fitness is a work in progress. Kawhia is our place to relax and we head out there as much as we can.
TAYLA
Practice Nurse
Hi, I'm Tayla. I have lived in Invercargill for the last 7 years and worked as a surgical nurse before moving back to Te Awamutu early this year, which is where I grew up. I enjoy spending time with my daughter Amelia, my family and friends. I started at Otorohanga Medical in January and am enjoying my journey as a practice nurse.