Royal District Nursing Service NZ - South Island
At a glance
- Name
- Royal District Nursing Service NZ - South Island
- Category
- Home help & personal care
- Address
- 8 Hugo Johnston Drive
Penrose
Auckland 1061 - Postal Address
- PO Box 17-122
Greenlane
Auckland 1546 - Regions
- Southern (Otago), Canterbury, South Canterbury, Southern (Southland)
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Personnel
- Manager
- Carmel Conaghan - 021834015
- Owner
- 0800736769
- Business Development Manager
- Becks Macvey - 0277006577
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 RDNS Brochure
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RDNS NZ is a Not-for-Profit, Home and Community Service Provider that was established in 2009. We deliver homecare services across the country and hold contracts with many funders. We employ 600 staff and support approximately 2,500 clients.
RDNS NZ really cares about your individual needs and what you require to be able to live comfortably in your own home.
We have a clinical team (made up of Registered Nurses and an Occupational Therapist) who will meet with you and your family/whanau initially to discuss your needs. They will then work alongside you to develop a plan of care. Our trained Support Workers will then provide your care, working alongside you and our clinical team to adjust your package of care as required.
RDNS NZ really cares about your individual needs and what you require to be able to live comfortably in your own home.
We have a clinical team (made up of Registered Nurses and an Occupational Therapist) who will meet with you and your family/whanau initially to discuss your needs. They will then work alongside you to develop a plan of care. Our trained Support Workers will then provide your care, working alongside you and our clinical team to adjust your package of care as required.
Service Description
| RDNS NZ For many people, remaining in the comfort and security of home can be a challenge. If you’ve had a life changing event due to an accident, have a disability or simply need support as you grow older, RDNS NZ can help you to remain independent, at home. Our professional and friendly staff can work with you to plan services that will support your goals and help you to get the most out of life. A referral to RDNS NZ can come from virtually any source. You can either contact us directly or a family member, carer, doctor or other health professional can make the referral for you. We receive funding from Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), Whaikaha (Ministry of Disabled People), and Oranga Tamariki to deliver the support you need in your home. We can also provide services on a private, fee for service basis as required. If you would like to speak to us about our packages of care to meet yours or a loved one's specific needs, simply call 0800 736 769 and one of our friendly staff will be happy to talk with you. RDNS NZ is for everyone. If you have a genuine nursing or home care need, we’re here to support you. Some of our services that can assist you in staying at home are: • Personal care Including assistance with: showering, dressing and undressing, toileting, assistance getting into and out of bed, medication management, and meal preparation. Note: we also assist clients with complex needs requiring a hoist lift. • Domestic help Including housework, laundry and shopping • Restorative activities Including assisting with exercise programmes, or socialisation programmes that allow people to lead more fulfilling lives. • Child care Supervising child activities including feeding, toileting, play activities, transportation to and from child care facilities/school • Respite in the Home To enable a full time carer of a loved one to have a break • Nursing Care Delivered at home, fostering improved health and a greater sense of control and independence. This care could include assessments, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, wound care and stomal care. |
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Updated: 28 May 2024 |
Meeting the needs of older people
| RDNS NZ holds a contract with Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora to provide Home and Community Supports to persons > 65 yrs old living in Otago / Southland with an assessed need. If you live in this region, and you or a loved one needs help please ask your doctor to make a referral. |
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Updated: 28 May 2024 |
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| Canterbury, Otago and Southland |
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Updated: 28 May 2024 |
Personal Assistance
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sitter Service/Companions | Yes | No | No | |
| Live In Care (24 Hr) | Yes | No | No | |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Updated: 19 Jun 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialties or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Peg feeds |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | SDHB |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | SDHB, Private, MOH |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control. | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Occupational Therapy | Yes | |
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Updated: 9 Jul 2024 |
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Domestic Assistance
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Meals (Fresh or Hot) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Meal preparation, Private, SDHB, MOH |
| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Updated: 9 Jul 2024 |
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Payment
| Payment | Status | Details |
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| Payment required | Yes | For Privately funded Homecare |
| Free | Yes | for services funded by Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora, Whaikaha - Ministry for Disabled People, ACC and Oranga Tamariki |
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Updated: 9 Jul 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
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Updated: 9 Jul 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Home and Community Health Association | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Neurological Foundation, Diabetes Society |
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Updated: 9 Jul 2024 |
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