District Nursing
Philosophy & Function
The District Nursing Service’s major objective is to ensure high quality professional nursing care for people with short or long term illnesses or disabilities who choose to remain in their own homes.
Referrals
Will be received from any person or organisation. Eligibility of each person will be individually assessed
Benefits
- Come to your own home
- Flexibility with visiting hours
- Low cost on wound products
- Weekend & Public Holiday service Highly skilled, personal, caring nurses
- Low fees
- Phone support on care
- Close liaison with local GP’s
Ancillary Services
Liaison with and referral to other HACC (Home and Community Care) and community services eg:
- Podiatry/Foot Care Clinic
- Dietetics
- Orana House—(Planned Activity Group)
- ACAS—(Aged Care Assessment Service)
- Meals on Wheels
- Home Help
- Community Nurse
- Hume Region Palliative Care
G.V. Rural Health Team:
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Continence Advisor
- Hospital in the Home
- Post Acute Care
Equipment Loan
Assistance may be given for obtaining some items, however all equipment loan is for a maximum period of three months.
Fees
The Health Department of Victoria sets the fee for District Nursing visits.
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Access to Services
Services are available to all members of our community, but some consumers may need to be assessed for specifically funded services. (CALD,ATSI, HACC,PAC etc)
Location
The District Nursing Service is located at the Community Health Centre, Melville Street South, Numurkah 3636
Telephone: (03) 5862 0564
Hours of Duty
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday to Sunday
9:00am to 5:30pm
Public Holidays 9:00am to 5:30pm
No Travel
No cab charge
No sitting in waiting rooms
High quality care
It’s about the right choice for you |