NOW OFFERING SUPPORT AT HOME - PLUS ACCESS THE MY AGED CARE 65+ END OF LIFE PATHWAY ($25,000) FOR OUR SERVICES.
Sisternightingale.
Sisternightingale is able to provide all Support at Home services as well as the My Aged Care - End of Life Pathway.
Compassionate care when you need it most.
My Aged Care: Support at Home provider
End of life pathway for ages 65+
Home Nursing, Palliative & End of Life Care support in the Illawarra with a specialised and local team. Our team consists of registered nurses, endorsed enrolled nurses and care worlers, all available 24/7 to accommodate the needs of each client and their supporting families.
If you are 65+, you can access the End of Life Pathway via My Aged Care to use our services - contact us to find out how we can help you.
My Aged Care - Support at Home provider
What we offer:
Sisternightingale is an all-inclusive Nursing service, offering Palliative and End of Life care, Home Nursing & Aged Care services to the community. Sisternightingale is also able to offer all Support at Home services and also provides Clinical Nursing via the End-of-Life Pathway for those aged 65+, which offers $25,000 of funding to be used for Clinical Nursing over a period of up to 4 months. Please contact us for more information.
Registered and Endorsed Enrolled nurses - available 24/7
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Comprehensive nursing assessments
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Clinical monitoring (vital signs, chronic disease management)
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Medication management (administration, reconciliation, reviews)
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Wound care and skin integrity management
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Continence assessments and care planning
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Chronic condition management (e.g. diabetes, cardiac, respiratory)
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Clinical escalation and liaison with GP/specialists
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Post-hospital discharge care and monitoring
Palliative & End-of-Life Care Registered and Endorsed Enrolled nurses - available 24/7
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Symptom management and comfort care
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Emotional and psychosocial support
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Support for dying at home (if desired)
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Family support before and after passing
Personal Care & Daily Living Support
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Assistance with showering, grooming, dressing
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Toileting and continence support
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Mobility and transfer assistance
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Meal preparation and feeding support
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Support with hydration and nutrition
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Assistance with morning/evening routines
Cognitive, Emotional & Social Support
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Companionship and social engagement
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Support for clients with dementia or cognitive decline
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Behavioural support and de-escalation
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Emotional wellbeing support
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Routine building and orientation support
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Reducing isolation and promoting connection
Domestic Assistance & Home Support
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Light cleaning (kitchen, bathroom, living areas)
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Laundry and linen changes
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Dishwashing and general tidying
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Maintaining a safe, hygienic environment
Shopping, Transport & Community Access
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Assistance with grocery shopping
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Transport to medical appointments and social outings
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Support to attend community activities
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Encouraging independence and participation
Home Safety, Equipment & Modifications
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Home safety assessments (falls risk, hazards)
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Recommendations for assistive equipment (walkers, shower chairs, hospital beds)
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Minor home modifications (grab rails, access improvements)
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Support with equipment use and education
Carer Support & Respite Registered and Endorsed Enrolled nurses - available 24/7
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In-home respite for family/carers
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Education and guidance for carers
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Emotional support for carers
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Supporting sustainability of informal care arrangements
Allied Health Support (Coordinated)
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Physiotherapy (mobility, strength, falls prevention)
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Occupational therapy (home safety, equipment)
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Dietetics (nutrition support)
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Speech pathology (swallowing, communication)
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Podiatry (foot care).
Sisternightingale Home Nursing provides compassionate, family-centred care with RN-led clinical oversight, ensuring safe and personalised support in the home
Care Coordination & Case Management
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Development and review of care plans
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Coordination of services and providers
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Liaison with GP, allied health and specialists
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Monitoring outcomes and adjusting supports
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Advocacy for client preferences and goals
"You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die."
Dame Cicely Saunders
Standard & Personalised care packages (Private Nursing).
Please contact us to schedule a free 30 minute consultation to discuss you and your families needs. All packages will come with an itemised care plan with a full explanation of inclusions and most importantly, no hidden costs to you and your family.
After hours package
Peace of Mind for you and your family after-hours
Designed to assist you and your family during the overnight period when our local care services are not operating as usual. Please speak with us about options for friends and family to contribute to the cost to make this more affordable for you.
Each package includes:
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1hr face to face consultation upon commencement of package to establish specific needs for you and your family
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24hr phone support (via text or phone call)
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Liaison with health professionals eg. GP, Community Palliative Care, Allied health on behalf of clients if reqiured
Aged Care services
Individual services we provide
Sisternightingale is able to offer the following supports:
Supports include:
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Comprehensive Physical Health Assessments ie. continence assessments
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Personalised care plans to address specific needs or challenges
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Personal care
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Private Nursing in your home
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Carer education - either face to face or via zoom. Can be used by NDIS participants to train and educate support workers
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Medication administration & management
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Respite and Community support/engagement
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Support for clients at regular GP or specialist appointments
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We can accompany clients to special events where care can be provided throughout the day/evening
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Indwelling catheter care, syringe driver support, other nursing procedures that may not be able to be attended to after hours
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Wound care and treatment (cleaning & dressing, monitoring for signs of infection or complications and implementing appropriate intervention to promote healing)
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advocacy and coordination of care
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pressure area care and prevention
Build your own support package
A more in-depth package for clients with diverse support needs
This will be customised, and will include the after-hours package, plus individualised supports based on client and carer's needs established in the initial free consultation.
Package can include all or some or the following:
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1:1 nursing care.
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In home respite care.
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Education sessions on personal care at end of life, for family members.
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Errands eg. chemist pick ups, supplies etc
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Liaise with multidisciplinary team on your behalf.
Our difference
Our difference.
A small team of local, experienced Palliative care Nurses
Caring for a loved one at home, at their end of life, can be overwhelming.
Having an experienced End of Life Care consultant guide you through one of the toughest times, can make an enormous difference.
Carefully thought-out and tailored packages
We tailor our packages to each person’s situation, taking into consideration their current networks and support available.
Honest and practical advice with an in-depth knowledge of the community palliative care services in the Illawarra
We will help you to utilise the public community health services that are currently offered and only charge for what you absolutely need.
Our in-depth knowledge of the services available in the Illawarra puts us in a unique position to support families who are trying to navigate an overwhelming process.
Our difference
"My incredible friend Sarah has been working so hard getting this business up and running. She is a highly experienced Palliative Care RN and has developed this business to provide care for palliative patients in the Illawarra region".
Jess J
