Who in-home nursing is for
In-home nursing suits older people who need help managing ongoing health conditions, wounds or recovery from illness or surgery. It is also useful when a GP or hospital wants someone qualified to monitor progress at home.
Nurse-led home care, Brisbane North
In-home nursing care
In-home nursing brings clinical care to your door. A nurse visits you at home to assess your health, manage wounds and medications, and keep an eye on ongoing conditions, so you can recover or stay well without regular trips to a clinic.
Nursing is the heart of Wattle Home Care. Our service was founded by registered nurses, and nursing care is delivered and overseen by qualified nurses who coordinate with your GP and other treating professionals.
We call back within one business day
- Founded by registered nurses
- Call back within one business day
- No lock-in contracts
- Brisbane North West and Moreton Bay
What our nurses can help with
- Nursing assessments when you start with us and whenever your health changes
- Monitoring health conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, COPD and blood pressure
- Wound care, including dressings, pressure injury care and monitoring of healing
- Medication management, including checking medications, organising dose administration aids and administering medications where needed
- Continence assessment and advice
- Coordinating with your GP, specialists, pharmacist and allied health team
- Health education for you and your family so you know what to watch for
Why nurse-led matters
When the people running your care are nurses, small changes get noticed sooner. A carer who spots swelling, a new wound or increasing breathlessness reports it to a registered nurse, who can assess it, contact your GP and adjust your care. Early action can help prevent a minor problem from becoming a hospital visit.
Working with your GP and health team
We do not replace your doctor. Our nurses work alongside your GP, specialists and pharmacist, follow their instructions and keep them informed. With your consent, we share updates so everyone involved in your care is working from the same information.
Support at Home
Funding nursing care
Under the Support at Home program, clinical supports such as nursing are fully funded by the government, so participants do not pay a contribution towards them. Nursing must be part of your assessed needs and support plan. You can also arrange nursing privately. See Support at Home and costs.
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Palliative care at home
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Personal care at home
Personal care is hands-on help with the everyday activities most of us do without thinking: showering, getting dressed, using the toilet and moving around the house.
Learn moreTalk to our nursing team
Tell us a little about the support you or your loved one needs and we will call you back within one business day.
- No lock-in contracts, no hidden fees
- Clinical and personal care from one provider
- Goals reviewed every three months