Zita Mary Clinic at North Canberra Hospital

Zita Mary Clinic provides treatments including infusions and injections for range of different medical conditions.

About this service

We are dedicated to providing wholistic, personalised and quality care. Our team consists of experienced registered nurses, pharmacists, doctors, and administration officers.

Our nurses are highly trained in maintaining central venous access devices, including port-a-caths and PICC lines.

Our services and treatments include the following intravenous therapy:

• Adalimumab (Humira)
• Atezolizumab (Tecentriq)
• Bevacizumab (Mvasi)
• Cetuximab (Erbitux)
• Denosumab (Xgeva/Prolia)
• Eculizumab (Solaris)
• Infliximab (Inflectra)
• Iron
• Natalizumab (Tysabri)
• Nivolumab (Obdivo)
• Methylprednisolone
• Obinutuzumab (Gazyva)
• Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus)
• Panitumumab (Vectibix)
• Pertuzumab (Perjeta)
• Rituximab (Riximyo)
• Tocilizumab (Actemra)
• Trastuzumab (Ontruzant)
• Ustekinumab (Stelara)
• Vedolizumab (Entyvio)
• Zoledronic Acid (Aclasta)

We also provide Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Therapy and administer many types of injections to patients with referrals from their specialist.

We also have a Medical Day Treatment Unit at Canberra Hospital.

Who we care for

We care for people with a referral from their doctor or specialist.

How to access this service

Your doctor will arrange for your to access this service.

What to expect

You’ll check in at our reception desk when you first arrive and will be given a wrist band confirming your identity.

One of our nurses will take your vital signs (such as blood pressure and temperature) and if the treatment you are receiving requires premedications (such as paracetamol) we will offer them to you.

We may warm your arms to assist us in identifying your best veins, before one of our nurses inserts a cannula into a vein on your lower arm.

Once your infusion is connected you are free to walk around the clinic and use our kitchen space. However, we ask that you do not leave the clinic while your infusion is running.

We will monitor your vital signs throughout your treatment and will react accordingly to any concerns or potential reactions. Once you infusion is complete, we will remove your cannula, book you in for your next appointment and ensure you are feeling well before discharging you.

You can bring one (1) support person with you but they need to have a negative RAT result before entering the clinic.

You are welcome to bring your own food. If you are receiving treatment over lunch, we will offer you the hospital lunch menu at no cost. We also have a small kitchen space for staff and patients with coffee and tea.

Some of the infusions we administer take multiple hours. You are very welcome to bring your devices, reading materials, and other quiet activities to help pass the time. There is free Wi-Fi access and we also have a small collection of books, magazines, and mindfulness colouring activities for you to use.

What to bring to your appointment

• Medicare card
• Any letters or correspondence from your GP
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have brought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
• Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports

Where we’re located

We are based at North Canberra Hospital (formerly Calvary Public Hospital Bruce), Level 2, Xavier Building.

We have directions to North Canberra Hospital.