Community Nurses

Community Nurses

Community nurses are integral members of the primary healthcare team, providing essential services to patients in their homes or residential care settings.

In addition to delivering direct patient care, district nurses also have an educational role, empowering patients to manage their own care or instructing family members in caregiving techniques.

Their role is critical in minimizing hospital admissions and readmissions, facilitating prompt discharge to patients' homes whenever possible.

As a community nurse, you will assess the healthcare needs of patients and families, ensure the quality of care provided, and maintain professional accountability for care delivery. Patients under your care may vary in age, with many being elderly or recently discharged from the hospital, while others may be terminally ill or have physical disabilities.

Your duties may include daily or multiple daily visits to patients, offering assistance, guidance, and support. Collaboration with social services, voluntary agencies, NGOs, and other groups is common to provide and coordinate a comprehensive range of care services.

The issuance of Registration Certificates, Registration Statements, Badges, and duplicate badges to community nurses falls under the jurisdiction of the Malaysia Midwifery Board.