Qualified nurse providing home nursing care to a patient

Skilled nursing at home

Home Nursing Care by Qualified Nurses

Injections, wound dressing, catheter care, IV drips and round-the-clock nursing, delivered at the patient's home by GNM and BSc-qualified nurses with hospital experience.

  • GNM & BSc qualified nurses
  • ICU-trained nurses available
  • Police-verified, bonded and insured
  • Single visits, 12-hour or 24-hour

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Free assessment. We will tell you what level of care is needed.

Quick answer

What is home nursing care?

Home nursing care is skilled medical care given by a qualified nurse at the patient's home instead of in a hospital ward. It covers injections, IV infusions, wound dressing, catheter care, tracheostomy care, oxygen support and monitoring of vital signs, all carried out to the treating doctor's prescription.

Who provides it

Nurses holding a GNM or BSc Nursing qualification with prior hospital experience

How it is booked

As a single visit for one procedure, or as a 12-hour or 24-hour shift

What is required

A doctor's prescription or discharge summary for any clinical procedure

Procedures a home nurse can perform

Every procedure below is carried out to the treating doctor's prescription, using sterile single-use consumables, and recorded in a care chart the doctor can review.

Medical procedures performed by a home nurse
Procedure What it covers Typical booking
InjectionsIntramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, insulin, antibiotic coursesSingle visit
IV infusionsLine setup, drip monitoring, fluids, antibiotics, iron infusionsLonger visit
Wound dressingPost-surgical wounds, pressure sores, diabetic ulcers, infection checksRepeat visits
Catheter careUrinary catheter insertion, cleaning, monitoring and scheduled changeRepeat visits
Tracheostomy careStoma cleaning, suction, tube checks, airway managementShift or ICU-trained
Oxygen & nebulisationOxygen delivery, saturation monitoring, nebulisation for asthma and COPDVisit or shift
Ryles tube feedingTube feeding, position checks, hygiene and tube changeShift
Vitals monitoringBlood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, chartingShift
Blood samplesCollection at home for prescribed laboratory testsSingle visit
Medication managementDose scheduling, administration, adherence tracking, doctor reportingShift

Types of home nursing care

Three formats, chosen by how much supervision the patient needs rather than by package.

Single visit

Nurse on call

Nurse stays
Duration of the procedure
Best for
One procedure at a time
Handover
Verbal, plus a chart entry
Commitment
None, book per visit

12-hour shift

Day or night cover

Nurse stays
A full day or a full night
Best for
Recovery after surgery, unstable patients
Handover
Written, daily
Commitment
Daily or monthly
Most booked

24-hour cover

Round the clock

Two ways
One live-in nurse, or two on 12-hour shifts
Best for
Critical, bedridden or ventilator patients
Handover
Shift to shift, plus daily to the family
Space needed
A place to rest for whoever stays

Patient on a ventilator or needing critical care?

ICU-trained nurses handle ventilator management, tracheostomy care and continuous monitoring at home.

ICU setup at home

Home nurse or patient care attendant?

These are two different roles. Booking the wrong one is the most common mistake families make.

Which tasks a home nurse can do compared with a patient care attendant
Task Home nurse Attendant
Injections and IV lines
Wound dressing
Catheter and tracheostomy care
Vitals monitoring and charting
Bathing, feeding, turning
Mobility and toilet assistance

If no medical procedure is involved, a patient care attendant is the right choice. Many families book an attendant for daily care and add nursing visits only on the days a procedure is due.

When home nursing care is needed

After surgery

Dressing changes, infection monitoring, medication schedule and mobility supervision during recovery.

Chronic illness

Diabetes, kidney disease, cardiac and neurological conditions needing regular clinical monitoring.

Bedridden patients

Pressure sore prevention, catheter care, tracheostomy management and position changes.

Elderly patients

Multiple medications, several conditions, and clinical supervision that family cannot provide.

Injection courses

Antibiotic courses, insulin and prescribed infusions that would otherwise mean daily clinic visits.

Palliative care

Pain management, comfort care and symptom control for patients with serious illness.

Nurse qualifications and verification

Qualification
BSc Nursing degree or GNM. Certificates verified before assignment.
Experience
Prior hospital ward experience before moving to home care.
ICU training
ICU-trained nurses available for ventilator, tracheostomy and critical patients.
Background screening
Screened in several ways including police background reports. Bonded and insured.
Gender preference
Male or female nurse assigned according to the family's preference.
Qualified nurse preparing medication during a home visit

Scope of the service

Included

  • All prescribed clinical procedures listed above
  • Vital sign monitoring and written care charts
  • Medication administration and scheduling
  • Coordination with the treating doctor
  • Patient hygiene and positioning during a shift
  • Teaching the family basic care between visits

Not included

  • Cooking or cleaning for the household
  • Laundry and domestic work
  • Prescribing or changing medication doses
  • Any procedure without a doctor's prescription
  • Care for other members of the household
  • Emergency resuscitation, which requires a hospital

How to book a home nurse

  1. 1

    Share the details

    Send the prescription or discharge summary and describe the patient's condition.

  2. 2

    Free assessment

    We confirm the level of care required, and whether an attendant would be sufficient.

  3. 3

    Nurse assigned

    Matched to the clinical requirement, with details shared before the first visit.

  4. 4

    Care begins

    The care plan is followed and the family and doctor are kept updated.

Keep ready before the first visit

  • Prescription or discharge summary
  • Full list of current medications
  • Known allergies
  • Treating doctor's contact number

Where we provide home nursing

Select your city for coverage areas and local booking.

Frequently asked questions

What is home nursing care?

Home nursing care is skilled medical care given by a qualified nurse at the patient's home instead of in a hospital ward. It covers injections, IV infusions, wound dressing, catheter care, tracheostomy care, oxygen support, blood sample collection and monitoring of vital signs. All procedures follow the treating doctor's prescription.

What qualifications do home nurses have?

Ayushya nurses hold either a BSc Nursing degree or a GNM qualification and have prior hospital experience. Many are additionally ICU-trained and can manage ventilator-dependent patients, tracheostomy care and complex infusions at home. All staff are screened through police background reports and are bonded and insured.

What is the difference between a home nurse and a patient care attendant?

A home nurse is clinically qualified and performs medical procedures such as injections, IV lines, wound dressing and catheter care. A patient care attendant provides non-clinical support such as bathing, feeding, turning the patient and mobility help, and cannot perform medical procedures. Many families use both together.

Can a nurse be booked for a single visit?

Yes. A single visit covers one specific procedure such as an injection, a dressing change, a catheter change or an IV infusion. The nurse performs the procedure, records it and leaves. There is no contract and no minimum number of visits.

How long is a home nursing shift?

Long-term nursing runs in 12-hour or 24-hour shifts. A 12-hour shift covers either the day or the night. A 24-hour arrangement provides continuous cover and is rotated between nurses so that no nurse is on duty while fatigued.

Which medical procedures can a nurse perform at home?

Intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous injections, IV infusions, wound and post-surgical dressing, urinary catheter insertion and care, tracheostomy care and suction, nebulisation, oxygen administration, Ryles tube feeding, blood sample collection, vital sign monitoring and medication management.

Do I need a doctor's prescription for home nursing?

Yes for clinical procedures such as injections, infusions and catheterisation. Nurses work to the treating doctor's prescription and care plan and do not prescribe or change doses. For general nursing supervision after surgery, a discharge summary is usually sufficient.

Are home nurses background verified?

Yes. Ayushya staff are screened in several ways including police background reports, and are bonded and insured. Nursing certificates and prior hospital experience are verified before any nurse is assigned to a patient.

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Share the prescription or discharge summary and we will confirm the level of care required.