Community Nursing

Community Nursing is a NDIS support to assist people with disabilities or chronic conditions with a range of healthcare tasks, including medication management, wound care, catheter care, monitoring of vital signs, and personal care.

NDIS-registered Enrolled Nurses work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and support.

This type of support requires a medical assessment first to effectively address the individual’s needs and develop a tailored care plan.

 

The following services may be covered under Community Nursing:

  • Administration of medication on a daily basis
  • Assistance with managing behavioural needs
  • Management of enteral feeding tubes
  • Treatment of complex wounds
  • Care for tracheostomies
  • Management of urinary catheters
  • Administration of injections
  • Assistance with complications related to bowel care
  • Provision of medical services such as ventilation or home enteral feeding.
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