Nurses working in home and community care provide a range of services, both in community clinics and in your home.
The main goal is to teach you and your caregivers how to manage your own health care so that you can live as independently as possible.What services are provided?Services provided by home care nursing include
- Assessment
- Education
- Counselling
- Medical and post-surgical care
- Palliative care
All home care nurses are experienced in palliative care and can support you and your family during end-of-life. Through compassionate care, nurses focus on managing symptoms and enhancing comfort.Who's eligible?Generally, nursing is provided if you:
- Are released from hospital and need short-term care
- Have an ongoing, or chronic, health issue requiring more care than you or you family can provide
- Have a health issue that is getting worse and you need support to continue to live at home
You must meet the eligibility requirements for receiving Home and Community Care services.What costs are involved?Home nursing services are provided free of charge.How can I access this service?Visit the Accessing Services page in our Home and Community Care section to learn more.
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