Nurses take care to the community

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A dedicated team of nurses from Bass Coast Health (BCH) is caring for people in their homes, helping them to lead better lives and remain at home for as long as they can.

During Nursing in the Community Week from 12 September, BCH is celebrating our District Nurses who provide a range of services from wound care and medication management through to palliative care, and monitoring and support of clinical needs.

The nurses are based at BCH’s San Remo site and service the entire Bass Coast Shire, from Cowes to Inverloch, and from Wonthaggi to Grantville and into the hinterland.

BCH District Nurse Mandeep Kaur said, “It’s a privilege to be able to meet our clients in their homes and to provide the care they need without them having the inconvenience of travelling to receive treatment.”

Her client Mario Bonis of Cowes thanked the BCH District Nursing team, which has helped him to continue living at home despite being 101-years-old.

“The key to living to 100 is to work hard and no funny business,” he quipped.

Another client, Marie Famularo, said the care of District Nurses such as Steph Wylie was “marvellous”.

“I see the community nurses as my guardian angels. The loss of my husband was very difficult but the District Nurses made it bearable with their support and kindness,” Marie said.

BCH often seeks new team members. Opportunities to join the BCH District Nursing and Palliative Care team are advertised on BCH’s recruitment website: basscoasthealth.mercury.com.au