WELCOME
Professional Ear Care by trained and experienced Ear Nurse Specialists.
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When you visit us at northland ear care, you are seeing a skilled professional who will provide safe and appropriate care according to best practice guidelines.
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What We offer:​
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* Ear cleaning using microsuction- The safest method of removing wax and debris from the ear canal.
* Treatment of ear infections
* Advice about treatment and prevention of ear conditions
* Referral on to further services if required
Northland Ear Care was established in January 2016 by owner/operator Theresa Leslie. Theresa has considerable experience in ear care. She was trained by the Ear Nurse Specialist Group Aotearoa with ongoing support from the local Ear Nose and Throat Consultants in Northland.
Theresa worked in the Mobile Ear clinic in Northland for 7 years before taking up the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist at Whangarei Hospital, where she ran nurse led clinics for ear care for the past 15 years.
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Northland Ear Care is a registered provider for ACC and Veterans Affairs.
Theresa, Marg and Jess are members of the Ear Nurse Specialist Aotearoa Group, and Theresa and Marg are members of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Group New Zealand. As part of the Ear Nurse Group they provide ongoing nurse mentorship to junior nurses and are working with a committee to formalise a training program with the Open Polytechnic of NZ for all nurses
Please Note: The Ear Nurse Specialist Group supports the view of safe practice for aural procedures. Otology is a specialty area of nursing requiring credentialled expertise.
MEET THE TEAM
Theresa
Theresa is an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist. She started working in Ear Care with the children’s mobile ear clinic service, covering an area from Kaiwaka to Kawakawa and children from 0 to 18 years. Theresa worked with this service for 7 years before moving to the role of ENT Clinical Nurse Specialist at the ENT Department at Whangarei Hospital. She worked in this role for 15years and established and ran nurse led clinics in the department. This experience has given her broad knowledge of ENT conditions and appropriate referral pathways. Theresa left the hospital in 2021 and has since concentrated on her private practice. This was initially based in Kowhai Cout alongside ENT Consultant Chris Seeley. She moved to her base in Kensington when he retired in 2020.
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Theresa is also one proud mum! Her son Cameron Leslie is a Paralympic swimmer. He has attended 4 Paralympic Games taking home 3 Gold Medals. He is also co-captain of New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby team. Theresa enjoys the travel to attend events as a supporter taking her all over the world.
Marg
Marg is an experienced Ear Nurse Specialist. She has been working with “ears” since 1978 in a variety of clinical situations - Mobile Ear Clinics, ENT OPD and private nurse led clinics.
Marg has worked with Theresa since 1999 starting at Northland DHB and has a wide knowledge of ear conditions and possible associated conditions.
She is currently a member of the National Ear Nurse Group committee. www.ensg.co.nz.
Marg remains committed to improving access for clients to quality, informed and up to date treatment for ear conditions, and specialist referral when needed.
Jess
Jess has been a registered nurse for 13 years, and during this time has mainly worked in an emergency nursing role.
A chance comment from Theresa a few years ago at her grandson’s birthday party led to Jess switching lanes and coming to learn all about ears with Theresa.
She spent 6 months working one on one with Theresa as well as completing ear nursing courses and is now a proud member of the Ear Nurse Specialist Group.
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Treatments
What to expect during your appointment
The nurse will ask about any ear problems- past or present. We then use a specialist microscope to examine your ears. We will use microsuction to clean your ears, before examining your canal and eardrum. We will then give you any necessary treatment or advice about caring for your ears.
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Microsuction - Ear Wax Removal
Microsuction is when we use a microscope to visualise the ear canal and tympanic membrane and with the use of instruments, or suction, remove the wax. This requires knowledge and expertise to be carried out safely, and should only be carried out by a suitably trained and qualified nurse or doctor.
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The Ear Canal is the passage that extends from your ear down to your ear drum (approx 2.5cm in adults). Ear wax is a normal secretion from glands within the ear canal, combined with skin cells, dust and debris. It is made in the outer 1/3 of the ear canal and normally works its way out of the canal on its own.
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Wax only requires removal if is causing a problem e.g.
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If ears are blocked or there is impacted wax
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There is pain
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Eardrum is needing to be examined.
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How often should you have it done?
Each person has individual needs as they produce varying amounts and types of wax. The Ear Nurse will advise you how often you should have your ears suctioned.
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All equipment is sterilized before use
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment either give us a call (on numbers below) or click on the 'Book Now' button at your preferred clinic to select a day and time that works for you. There will be a confirmation email come through within 10 minutes, if one doesn't arrive please contact the clinic.
We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic.
Which location are you looking for?
Whangarei
Kensington Health Hub, 8 Kensington Ave, Whangarei
Phone: 021 212 6684
Email: admin@northlandearcare.co.nz
Kerikeri
Northland Ear Care, Te Ara Ora Clinic, 1526 Springbank Road, Kerikeri 0293
Phone: 021 281 8475
Russell
Russell Medical Centre, 16-18 Church Street, Russell
Phone: 021 281 8475
Mangawhai
St John's Ambulance, 194 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
Phone: 021 212 6684
Email: NorthlandEarCare@hotmail.com