Community Nursing Care
Nursing support in the community.
Nursing care delivered by appropriately qualified professionals within scope of practice, assessed needs and agreed care arrangements.
What support can include
Clinical support with clear professional boundaries.
Nursing support may include
- Medication administration where clinically appropriate
- Wound care and skin integrity support
- Health monitoring and nursing assessment
- Catheter care
- Diabetes-related nursing support
- Care planning, review and escalation within professional scope
Important: The exact nursing support depends on assessed needs, professional scope, funding and agreed care arrangements.
Discuss nursing needs