District Nursing
Our District Nursing Service provides clinical nursing support in the home.
Our DNS operates daily from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Saturday.
District Nursing is a non-emergency service and referrals are usually accepted within 24-48 hrs.
Referrals are accepted for residents of the southern part of the Loddon Shire and referrals may be initiated by yourself, a carer or family member, other health and community services or your local GP or hospital.
Services are available for shorter or longer periods depending on your individual needs.
Our team of registered and enrolled nurses offer a range of services that can include;
- Wound management
- Medication monitoring, management and education
- Diabetes education, support and management
- Stomal and catheter care
- General health monitoring and education
- Health assessments, service advice and referrals
- Showering/hygiene assessments
- Advice and assistance with referrals to other services
- Palliative care support
Who we help:
District Nursing Services are available to anyone who needs clinical nursing support in the home. There are eligibility and suitability requirements which are considered on an individual basis.
Small service fees are applicable, including a charge for medical consumables/ dressings.
The following patients are also eligible to access the District Nursing Service, which may also cover the costs of your treatment and recovery needs;
- DVA (Department of Veteran Affairs)
- TAC (Transport Accident Commission)
- Package-funded
- CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program)
- HACC (Home and Community Care)
- PAC (Post Acute Care)
- HITH (Hospital in the Home)
- Palliative Care
- NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
- TCPCB (Transitional Care Program Community Based)
For further information, please contact us on 0354317008 during business hours and request to speak with the District Nurse; alternatively, you may leave a message if staff desks are unattended.
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