Public patients
North West Private Hospital is the sole birthing facility on the North West Coast for both public and private patients and is accredited with the World Health Organisation Baby Friendly Health Initiative.
North West Private Hospital is contracted by the Tasmanian Health Service to provide inpatient birthing services in Burnie for public patients.
We have modern facilities and the latest in medical technology providing you with a range of safe, individual birthing choices.
The following maternity facilities and services are available at North West Private Hospital.
Public Maternity Patient Services:
North West Private Hospital is contracted by the Tasmanian Health Service to provide inpatient birthing services in Burnie for public patients.
As a public patient you will have access to the following services:
- No cost to you for your hospital admission
- All public maternity patients are admitted to shared accommodation
- Access to public antenatal care in Latrobe, Burnie, Smithton or the West Coast
- Access to public midwifery group practice for eligible patients
- Inpatient lactation support
- Post discharge public extended care midwife home visits
Your stay as a Privately Insured Patient:
To book your admission at North West Private Hospital please ask for an admission form at your next antenatal visit or contact the hospital on 03 6432 6110.