FAQ

There are three levels of nursing care: Registered, Enrolled and Assistants in nursing. The level of care that is required for you will determine the type of nurse that is required.

The registered nurse is the highest level of nurse. All our nurses are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Our registered nurses’ carry out high level clinical care services, carry out assessments and create care plans.

Our enrolled nurses are also registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Enrolled nurses can perform the following duties:

• Clinical Observations
• Intermittent oxygen administration
• Pressure Area Care
• Bowel Care
• Basic medication administration
• Assistance with daily living activities

Assistant nurses are also known as carers and they can assist clients with the following:

• Daily living activities such as showering and dressing
• Assisting with meals
• Assisting with light house chores such as shopping and laundry duties
• Assisting with the preparation of meals
• Helping clients in and out of bed
• Helping clients to the bathroom
• Assisting with mobility

Our minimum service time is 30 minutes, you can have as little or as much as you want; where and when you want it.

Yes of course. Rural Nursing services provide a 24|7 private nursing care service providing a nurse, carer or companions ensuring that your needs are attended to, when you want them to be attended to.

Our rates vary depending on the type of staff provided. Once the level of service and staff required has been agreed upon, we are able to provide an accurate quote. Please contact us for no-obligation conversation to discuss the services that can help you.

Yes. Rural Nursing Services has various equipment available for hire. If we don’t have what you are looking for, we can assist with purchase of most items.

Yes, providing we have reasonable notice.

Please call us on (02) 6372 4047 to discuss your options.