Private Nursing Care At Home in Melbourne
Our highly experienced and qualified private nurses offer premium private nursing care at home in Melbourne whenever you need it.
Acquaint private nursing
Registered nurses (RNs) complete a three year Bachelor of Nursing through a university to meet the Australian RN standards for practice. They have more responsibilities than a Carer or an Enrolled Nurse.
At Acquaint we have a Principal Nurse who is responsible for our high standards of professional nursing practice throughout the company. Our nurses come to your home and we can also offer a telephone consultation service. Talk to us about what may work best for you.
Acquaint private home carers provide support to our nurses by administering medications, monitoring health conditions, and reporting any changes to our Service Managers and Principal Nurse. Our carers help with personal hygiene, preparation of nutritious meals, managing household chores, and providing companionship. They foster a safe environment, facilitate mobility, and promote independence, enabling you to maintain dignity and quality of life.
Private Nursing Care Services
Care assessment and planning
Our private nurses and carers assess your overall health, physical condition, and social wellbeing in your own home through understanding your history and assessing your vital signs, cognitive health, nutrition and physical capabilities. This helps to customise a nursing plan tailored to you.
Surgical and chronic wound care
Our private nurses and carers help to assess and monitor surgical and chronic wounds by monitoring the appearance and healing progress. They assist in maintaining wound hygiene by applying appropriate dressings and promoting wound health and preventing infection.
Stoma management
Our private nurses and carers provide support to you in managing your stoma independently, allowing you to continue living life your way. They assist with ongoing care including hygiene and health monitoring.
Continence and catheter care
Our private nurses and carers provide support to you in managing your catheter independently, allowing you to continue living life your way. They assist with ongoing care including hygiene and health monitoring.
Dementia support
Our private nurses and carers assist in the management of dementia by providing strategies to keep you living in your element as well as designing a customised plan that is completely tailored to you.
Chronic health management
Our private nurses and carers assist in the management of chronic health concerns such as diabetes, COPD, heart conditions and more. They provide a tailored assessment and ongoing monitoring to help support you in living independently.
Medication management
Our private nurses and carers provide ongoing support for you to independently manage your medication. With a comprehensive and tailored understanding of your health, our nurses assist with potential drug interactions, medication dosage, communication with trusted partners and more.
Recuperation support
Our private nurses and carers allow you to be in the comfort of your own home after a hospital stay. They assist with post hospital therapy, medication management and ongoing health monitoring.
Palliative care
Our private nurses and carers support your independence and help you live in your element by providing ongoing care and health monitoring.
At Home Private Nursing Care
We take care of your nursing needs to help you remain in the comfort of home.
Designed just for you
Acquaint brings you completely tailored private nursing care to help you maintain your health and be independent at home. We go beyond what nursing agencies or government-funded providers offer.
Founded by experts
Our private nursing and care team combines tremendous industry experience, visionary thinking and a shared commitment to excellence. No home, lifestyle or wellness-related request is too large or small.
Powered by technology
Say goodbye to the hassle of private nursing care and management. With our app, you can see when staff is rostered, communicate with the wider Acquaint team and share access with your family.
Say hello to exceptional services
From a few to 24 hours a day and everything in between, our hand-picked staff can assist with personal, household, and nursing needs.
Private Nursing Care Frequently Asked Questions
How does Acquaint’s private nursing care work?
We make it simple. Our staff deliver a premium private nursing service in the comfort of your home, including medication management, wound care, and preventative health measures. We know that life can be unpredictable so our services are customisable to fit your individual needs and lifestyle – so you get exactly what you need when you need it.
We believe you deserve access to a premium service which is why we’ve made exceptional private nursing care at home a reality for our clients. So if you’re looking for qualified, compassionate private nurses for home care tailored to your exact needs, you should talk to us.
What are the benefits of private nursing care for seniors in their own home?
We get you. And we make sure it’s all about you.
Our staff provide more than just care – they also bring companionship, comfort and a bit of fun to our clients. Private nursing care at home gives you greater flexibility, as our staff are available during the day, evening, or weekends.
We understand that choosing the right private nurse for in home care can be daunting. So we make it easy. Our experienced team works with you to create personalised plans tailored to your lifestyle.
Why choose Acquaint private nurses for home care?
With Acquaint’s private nursing care at home, we understand the importance of real quality care and get that our clients deserve the best. We provide personalised private nursing care in the safety and comfort of your home. We make sure that our services fit seamlessly into your lifestyle so you can live in your element.
What types of medical conditions can private nurses from Acquaint provide care for?
Acquaint's private nursing care at home can provide care for a wide range of medical conditions. Our experienced private nurses for home care are trained to provide care completely tailored to you. Some of the nursing care services we provide include:
- care assessment and planning
- specialised wound care
- technical care such as catheters, stomas, drips and feeding tubes
- dementia care
- diabetes support
- respiratory care
- continence management
- medication management
- post hospital care
- telephone consultations
Our private nursing care in your own home ensures that you receive high quality care while staying in your own space at home. Our team of private nurses for home care assistance provide compassionate, professional care and support to help you manage your medical conditions and improve your quality of life.
How do Acquaint carers support private nursing care?
Acquaint private home carers provide support to our registered nurses by administering medications, monitoring health conditions, and reporting any changes. Our carers help with personal care such as bathing and grooming, meal preparation, assistance around the home, and providing companionship. They foster a safe environment, facilitate mobility, and promote independence, enabling you to maintain dignity and quality of life.
What are the responsibilities of a Registered Nurse?
Registered nurses (RNs) complete a three year Bachelor of Nursing through a university to meet the Australian RN standards for practice. They have more responsibilities than a Carer or an Enrolled Nurse, and the type of work they do can include:
- Assessing patients
- Developing a nursing care plan
- Administering medicine
- Providing specialised nursing care such as wound care, catheter care
- Undertaking regular professional development
- Performing leadership roles