Private In-Home Nursing Care | Just Better Care

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Private in-home nursing offers personalised medical care at home, delivered by qualified nurses to support recovery, independence and quality of life.

As more Australians choose to remain at home, demand for private in-home nursing care continues to grow. Delivered by qualified nurses, private care provides personalised clinical support tailored to individual health needs, preferences and daily routines — all in the comfort and familiarity of home.

Earlier in 2023 we announced the rise in private home care as a growing choice for Australians who want personalised clinical support at home — read more about it here.

Medical management, catheter care and post-hospital recovery are not responsibilities that should be given to just anyone.

With more Australians choosing to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, demand is increasing for personalised medical and support services for vulnerable Australians in the place they feel safest – at home.

While the benefits of home as a place of healing are well established, what is less commonly recognised is the impact compassionate clinical care can have. It can make a meaningful difference for older Australians, those living with disability, and others seeking rehabilitative care or professional end of life support.

What is private in-home nursing care?

Private in-home nursing care is bespoke clinical care provided to individuals in their home.

Tailored to each individual’s health needs and personal circumstances, care can range from essential assistance with activities of daily living to complex medical treatments and interventions.

Services are delivered by Registered and Enrolled Nurses. Unlike standardised, facility-based models, private in-home nursing allows services to be customised to the individual’s health conditions, preferences and daily routines.

As a private service, it is funded by the individual receiving care or their loved ones.

It is most frequently engaged where immediate support is needed while awaiting a My Aged Care Assessment, to supplement existing packages, or when an individual is ineligible for government funding.

What services are offered by private in-home nurses?

Post-surgical care: Wound care, pain management and medication administration.
Chronic disease management: Support for people living with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and respiratory illness.
Rehabilitation care: Assistance with physical therapy exercises, mobility training and allied health therapies.
Palliative care: Management of pain and symptoms associated with serious illness to improve quality of life.

What are the benefits of private in-home nursing care?

Dignity, independence and respect. Private nursing care supports individuals to maintain control over their care and daily routines.

Proactive clinical oversight. Nurses monitor vital signs, manage medications and identify early warning signs of deterioration. Early intervention can significantly reduce avoidable hospital admissions and complications.

Improved emotional wellbeing. Receiving nursing care at home allows people to remain in a familiar environment surrounded by what matters most to them, while staying involved in decisions about their care.

Peace of mind for families. Nurses provide education and guidance on care management, equipment use and monitoring symptoms.

In short, private in-home nursing delivers expert clinical care with compassion, continuity and respect in the place it matters most.