About Home Nursing Care
Home nursing support arranged according to the patient’s needs, relevant clinical instructions and professional scope.
Who may enquire about this service?
Patients and families seeking nursing support at home after assessment or discharge.
What may be discussed?
- Discussion of the requested nursing support
- Care coordination based on authorised instructions
- Communication with family and treating team as agreed
- Scheduling subject to professional availability
Preparing for the discussion
- Share the home location and preferred dates or schedule.
- Explain the everyday support being requested and what the family can manage.
- For clinical services, have current instructions from the treating healthcare team available through an agreed appropriate channel.
- Identify the family contact and preferred communication method.
Before arranging care
JNS will ask about the location, desired schedule, the support being requested and any relevant care instructions. The family and JNS should agree the service description, responsibilities, staffing arrangement, charges and contact process before the start date.
Important scope and safety information
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Frequently asked questions
How do I request home nursing?
Share the requested nursing support, location, preferred schedule and general discharge or care context. JNS will discuss whether the task can be supported.
Who can perform clinical nursing tasks?
Only appropriately qualified and authorised professionals may perform clinical nursing tasks within their scope.
Will JNS change the treatment plan?
No. Treatment decisions and changes belong to the treating healthcare professional.