Community Nursing

Nursing was, and still is, at the heart of Nurse Maude.

While the principles and values remain the same, the delivery of that care has been transformed by the application of continual advances in training, research and technology.

Nurse Maude provides Community Nursing for anyone who needs nursing care so they can choose to remain in their own home, rather than a hospital or residential care, or for additional support after surgery.

Our Community Nursing team of Registered Nurses provides clinical assessment and care, while our highly skilled team of Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants provide ongoing care and support. Our Liaison Nurses will assist with discharge and transition planning from hospital back to the client's home.

Working in partnership with clients to develop a plan of care the Community Nursing Team provides clinical care such as IV therapy, wound dressings, eye drops, catheter care and medication management, as well as care for people with diabetes, and palliative needs.

Treatment, advice and support with health concerns is provided in the client's own home, and, within Christchurch city, there is the security of nursing support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rural areas have access to telephone support from a district nurse.

If you need nursing care at home, accessing Nurse Maude's Community Nursing service is simple; your General Practitioner or hospital staff will contact the Central Coordination Centre with a referral. Simply ask for Nurse Maude as your preferred provider. Services are provided free to eligible New Zealand Residents.

Community Nursing is also able to provide information about additional Nurse Maude services and products. Prearranged support is available for people who don't meet residency requirements, contact us directly for information about this.