Nursing

Meet Jane. She was a busy mom recovering from surgery who was struggling with mobility, wound care and managing her medications. Her biggest struggle was making appointments (with her kids), managing the pain and she generally felt overwhelmed. Our in-home nurse came and was able to help her with wound care, correctly taking medications, education regarding her wound and medications and reassurance. This allowed her to focus more on her recovery and helped with the overwhelm. This is why we are bringing nursing directly into your home.

What is private nursing?

Nurses are skilled healthcare practitioners that are trained and licensed who know how to support you while recovering or struggling at home with any medical needs. Nurses are at the forefront of assessing health conditions, managing medical needs, and educating patients on what is going on in their bodies. They take into the account the whole picture – symptoms, medications, healing timelines and how you are actually feeling.

A nurse coming into your home can fulfill a different role than home care. Home care helps with activities of daily living like cleaning or bathing while nursing will focus on your medical needs. Nurses can check your vital signs, manage wounds, post operative support, chronic condition management all the while giving personalized education.

At PhysiGO, our nurses are highly trained and passionate about bringing you the best possible care but without having to leave the comfort of home. There is no rushing, no stress and you will receive 1:1 attention and care that is tailored to exactly what you would like. Our focus is to make sure you are feeling your best and monitor your medical needs without having the put on your shoes.

Conditions Helped with Private Nursing

Our private nurses can support a wide range of medical needs. Listed below are some of the more common conditions and situations that can be managed by private nursing.

1. Post-Surgery & Recovery Care

• Hip or knee replacements
• Shoulder or rotator cuff surgery
• ACL or other orthopaedic surgeries
• Abdominal surgeries
• C-sections
• General post-operative procedures

We will be able to manage the healing, dressings, prevent infections and help you get moving again.

2. Wound Care & Skin Health

Professional wound care is one of our most popular nursing services. We can support:

• Surgical wounds
• Chronic wounds
• Diabetic ulcers
• Pressure sores
• Skin breakdown prevention

3. Chronic Condition Management

We know that living with a chronic condition can be difficult and we are here to take some of the guesswork out. Our nurses can help manage:

• Diabetes
• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• Heart Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Arthritis
• Mobility Limitations

We can monitor your symptoms and help you stay on track with your care plan.

4. Medication Support

If you are feeling overwhelmed by your medications and are unsure on how to take them correctly or when to take our nurses will support:

• Medication Setup & organization
• Safe dosing
• Education about your medications
• Monitoring for side effects
• Communication with your doctor (with your consent)

5. Health Monitoring for Older Adults

Many seniors prefer to not leave their homes and we are here to help them accomplish that goal. We want to help adults stay at home longer and more safely. We provide:

• Fall-prevention support (with help from our in-home physiotherapists)
• Daily or weekly health checks
• Dementia-informed care
• Vital signs monitoring
• Guidance for Family Members

6. Medical Needs at Home

• IV therapy (where available)
• Catheter Care
• Removal of Sutures or Staples
• Pain and Swelling Management
• Post-hospital support
• Respiratory monitoring

Will private nursing help me?

We have had a lot of inquiries wondering if private nursing is the correct option for them. The truth is, if you need medical support in any way especially in the comfort of your home, our private nursing services can make a huge difference for you or your loved ones.

Private nursing may be appropriate if:

You recently had surgery.

Post surgical recovery can be difficult to manage especially as the anesthesia starts to wear off. Generally, having someone to help you through the first few days and then check in later on can be a huge help to combat the sore and tired feelings you will be experiencing. A nurse will check your wound, change dressings as needed/directed and manage any pain concerns.

You find it hard to leave your home.

There are many reasons patients find it hard to leave their homes whether its pain, mobility, weather or transportation challenges, we are finding many patients are preferring in-home nursing. In-home nursing removes the stress of getting to an appointment.

You’re managing a chronic condition.

A nurse can monitor the symptoms are you experiencing from a chronic condition e.g. diabetes, heart disease, COPD or arthritis and help you understand what is happening and how to continue with your treatment plan. Our nurses are great at keeping you on track but also managing flare ups if they happen.

You are taking multiple medications.

Are you unsure on your medications? Why are you taking them? When do you take them? What are the potential side effects? A nurse can sit down with you and go through all of this information to keep you safe and organized.

You want support for an aging parent or loved one.

Regular visits can give peace of mind to your aging parent and yourself that someone is doing a medical check in and making sure they can stay independent as long as possible. If your loved one is no longer safe to stay at home by themselves our nurse will have a conversation with you.

You’re looking for a safer, smoother recovery.

Regular nursing visits can catch a medical event before it happens. This helps avoid emergency room visits and readmission to the hospital.

You want more time, attention, and education.

Typical visits with your primary healthcare practitioner can be short and quick. A 1:1 nursing visit gives you time to ask those unanswered questions and gain more knowledge without feeling rushed.

If you are unsure, please reach out! We would be happy to chat through your situation and see if nursing might be a valuable resource to you.

Meet our Nurses