Nurses perform specialized health procedures. Some procedures require an RN and many procedures require a doctor’s order for the RN or LPN to follow. Home nursing procedures are typically only appropriate for well known chronic conditions in non-emergency circumstances. Home nursing is NOT an emergency service or a diagnostic service. For emergencies call 911. If you do not have a doctor make sure you have signed up with the BC Health Connect Registry to be placed with one or call 811 to reach the BC Health Services Helpline for clinical advice.
Not sure where to start? Talk to a coordinator — 250-658-6508
In-Home Clinical Procedures nurses provide include
- Place and maintain ongoing subcutaneous access
- Indwelling Catheter Changes
- Intermittent Catheterization
- Bladder irrigation
- Tracheostomy care & suctioning
- Oxygen therapy & nebulizer setup & checks
- Skin condition protection and light debridement
- Specimen collection (Urine, stool, wound swabs)
- Ear irrigation
Pro-tip: Only a few home care providers have nurses supervising their clinical practices and even fewer provide home nursing services in the community. For more information see the
Vancouver Island Resource Guide: Home Health Professional Services