Palmerston North Regional Hospital
Diverse, modern and growing
Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare institution in the MidCentral Region. With a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service, as well as one of the largest trauma centres nationwide, Palmerston North Hospital provides industry leading specialised care and emergency treatment to the MidCentral region.
Covering a geographic area of 8,912 km2, spanning across the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, our hospital extends its services from the Manawatu, Horowhenua, and Otaki districts on the western coast to the Tararua district on the eastern coast. With a capacity of over 380 beds, we provide secondary care to an urban population of 81,000 and over 200,000 in the catchment area - increasing to 500,000 for the delivery of some tertiary services.
As a teaching hospital affiliated with prestigious medical schools, such as Auckland and Otago, we unite exceptional healthcare practice with modern education and research. MidCentral is an excellent place to begin your professional career in an engaging and supportive environment.
Palmerston North Regional Hospital Campus
Heritage meets Innovation
Palmerston North Regional Hospital is located to the north of Palmerston North City close to the local airport.
Discover the unique blend of historic and modern facilities at Palmerston North Regional Hospital. Our campus combines traditional buildings with a rich history alongside cutting-edge, state-of-the-art facilities. Recent enhancements include the addition of a new Medical Assessment & Planning Unit (MAPU) and Emergency Department Observation Area (EDOA). We are also excited to announce the ongoing construction of a new Mental Health inpatient ward, further elevating our services.
“Our staff are a multicultural diverse workforce where 1 in 5 originate from countries other than Aotearoa New Zealand.”
Palmerston North Regional Hospital turned 125 in 2018 and continues to evolve and add to current facilities. A proposed future acute services building is under initial planning and will require significant investment to complete. For more information, check out the Te Whatu Ora MidCentral Capital Projects website.
Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that we provide exceptional healthcare in a contemporary setting. Discover what exciting roles are currently available to you now and get ready to make the move to MidCentral.
Palmerston North Regional Hospital Google Map and Street View
Kono Kai Cafe
Kono Kai Café is our exceptional on-site eatery. It’s situated on the first floor of the main hospital building and is dedicated to refuelling our staff during their shifts. After having been recently upgraded in 2022, the café is clean and vibrant and provides delicious food focused on flavour, value and wellbeing.
Kono Kai Café is a place to bond over good food, have good conversation and connect in with other staff, fostering a sense of togetherness in our hospital.
Take the Kono Kai Cafe tour with Michael Whareaitu!
MidCentral values
Kia Whai Aroha - to be compassionate
Being responsive to the needs of the people, whānau and community.
Kia Whai Ngākau - to be respectful
Doing something to show admiration for another person, showing politeness or honour to someone or something and to not causing offence. Actively listening when someone is speaking and showing value for other peoples’ perspectives.
Kia Mātātoa - to be courageous
Participating with confidence and enjoyment. Speaking up when things are not right, being assertive, adventurous in search of feedback, open to the feedback, and willing to try out new things and take measured risks.
Kia Noho Haepapa - to be accountable
Acknowledging and assuming responsibility for our actions and not blaming others when things go wrong. Striving for excellence and delivering high quality care that focuses on the needs of the consumer and whānau. Understanding the context within which we operate as a publicly-funded organisation and utilising our resources wisely.
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