Community Nursing in Cairns
Need a qualified nurse in Cairns for a specific task? Our community nursing service provides expert wound care, medication management, catheter care and more at home. Local Regional Queensland team. Funded via NDIS Core Supports. Call 08 6386 9999.
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Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Typical Cost | $50-$90/hour (NDIS/HCP subsidised rates available) |
| Funding Options | NDIS Core Supports, Home Care Packages, DVA, Private |
| Availability | 7 days a week |
| Service Hours | Flexible scheduling, including weekends |
| Wait Time to Start | Usually within 1-2 weeks |
- Cost
- $50-$90/hour (NDIS/HCP subsidised rates available)
- Funding
- NDIS Core Supports, Home Care Packages, DVA, Private
- Availability
- 7 days a week
- Hours
- Flexible scheduling, including weekends
- Wait Time
- Usually within 1-2 weeks
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About Our Regional Queensland Team
Our regional Queensland teams serve communities from Cairns to Toowoomba with care suited to Queensland's diverse landscapes.
Local Resources in Cairns
Community
Tropical tourism hub. Gateway to Great Barrier Reef. Significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.
Accessibility
Flat coastal terrain. Esplanade Lagoon has accessible facilities. Tropical climate considerations.
Medical Centres
- Cairns Central Medical Centre
- Lake Street Medical Practice
- Cairns Base Hospital outpatients
Pharmacies
- Chemist Warehouse Cairns Central
- Priceline Pharmacy Cairns
- Blooms The Chemist Esplanade
Transport
- TransLink buses
- Limited services, car-dependent
Support Groups
- Cairns Regional Council seniors
- Blue Care Cairns
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community services
Expert Nursing Care in {suburb}, One Task at a Time.
Sometimes you don’t need round-the-clock medical supervision. You just need a qualified, professional nurse to help with a specific clinical task in the comfort and privacy of your own {suburb} home.
Our Community Nursing Care service is designed for exactly that. We provide reliable, professional, and compassionate nurses in {suburb} to manage the specific medical needs of NDIS participants and Home Care Package recipients, preventing unnecessary trips to a clinic and providing peace of mind.
What is Community Nursing Care?
Community Nursing is a service that provides skilled, clinical care to individuals at home in {suburb}. It’s not about 24/7 support; it’s about delivering specific medical tasks that must be performed by a qualified nurse. This ensures your health needs are managed correctly, safely, and professionally.
Our {suburb} Community Nursing Services
Our experienced {suburb}-based Registered and Enrolled Nurses can assist with a wide range of task-based clinical needs.
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes: Professional assessment and management of all types of wounds, from surgical incisions to chronic ulcers, ensuring they heal correctly and preventing infection.
- Medication Management & Injections: We can administer complex medications, including injections (e.g., insulin, B12), and ensure your medication schedule is followed precisely.
- Catheter & Stoma Care: Skilled and dignified management, cleaning, and changing of urinary catheters and stoma bags, reducing the risk of complications.
- Diabetes Management Support: Assisting with blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration to help you manage your diabetes confidently at home.
- General Health & Vital Sign Monitoring: Regular checks of blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and other vital signs to monitor your health status and report back to your {suburb} GP.
Why Choose a Community Nurse in {suburb}?
- Avoid Hospital & Clinic Visits: Receive necessary medical care in your {suburb} home without the stress and inconvenience of travel.
- Professional Oversight: Have peace of mind knowing a qualified nurse is managing your clinical needs correctly.
- Prevent Complications: Proactive and professional care helps prevent infections and other complications that can lead to hospitalisation.
- Personalised, One-on-One Care: Receive focused, individual attention from a dedicated {suburb} nursing professional.
Who Is This Service For?
This task-based nursing service is ideal for residents of {suburb} and surrounds:
- NDIS Participants who require skilled support for specific health-related tasks in their plan.
- Seniors with a Home Care Package who need a visiting nurse to manage their clinical needs.
- Individuals recovering post-hospital who require short-term nursing assistance for tasks like wound care or injections.
Need a qualified nurse for a specific clinical need at home in {suburb}? We can help.
What Our Clients in Cairns Say
"Finding NDIS support in regional Queensland can be hard. MD Home Care has been consistent and professional."
— Deborah S., Cairns
"The nursing care for my chronic condition has been excellent. The team coordinates well with my specialists."
— Peter J., Cairns
Ready to start in Cairns?
Contact our local Regional Queensland team today.
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