Community Nursing in Canberra
Need a qualified nurse in Canberra for a specific task? Our community nursing service provides expert wound care, medication management, catheter care and more at home. Local Canberra 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 Canberra Team
Our Canberra team serves the nation's capital with professional care that matches the city's high standards.
Local Resources in Canberra
Community
Highly educated population. Public service influence. Growing retiree population from government careers.
Accessibility
Purpose-built city with good accessibility. Light rail is fully accessible. Car-dependent outer suburbs.
Medical Centres
- Canberra City Health Centre
- Civic Medical Centre
- Capital Health Network
Pharmacies
- Chemist Warehouse Civic
- Priceline Pharmacy Canberra Centre
- National Capital Pharmacy
Transport
- Canberra Light Rail
- ACTION bus network
- Good coverage across urban areas
Support Groups
- COTA ACT
- Carers ACT
- Communities at Work
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 Canberra Say
"As a public servant caring for my elderly mother, I needed reliable respite. MD Home Care provides exactly that."
— Elizabeth G., Canberra
"The support workers are professional, reliable, and genuinely care about their clients. Outstanding service."
— Andrew H., Canberra
Ready to start in Canberra?
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