Additional support, guided by expertise.
When care needs become more complex, having support you can trust makes all the difference. As care needs change, having consistent, well-coordinated support becomes even more important.
Nurse-directed care brings together the oversight of a registered nurse and the day-to-day support of trained Care Pros. This approach helps ensure care is delivered safely, consistently, and in a way that reflects your needs—so you can remain at home with confidence.
What nurse-directed care can include:
- Medication management – organizing and administering medications, and handling more involved tasks like crushing pills or drawing liquid dosages.
- Vital signs monitoring – taking, documenting, and reporting vitals.
- Glucose monitoring – checking blood sugar levels and administering insulin as prescribed to help manage diabetes.
- Oxygen therapy – providing oxygen, monitoring saturation levels, and adjusting flow to the prescribed setting.
- Catheter and incontinence care – managing catheters and other incontinence support with dignity and discretion.
Services are provided in accordance with provincial regulations and under nurse direction. Contact your local office for details about available support.
Care guided by expertise, delivered with compassion.
Every care journey is unique. That’s why nurse-directed care begins with understanding your needs, routines, and what matters most to you.
A registered nurse helps guide your care plan and provides direction to Care Pros, who deliver day-to-day support based on that direction with consistency and respect.
This approach allows for more advanced support at home—while keeping the focus on comfort, dignity, and independence.
A customized care plan with the right level of support.
Whether you’re recovering from surgery or managing a chronic condition, your care should reflect your needs and your daily life.
Your Home Instead team in Ottawa, ON will work with you and your family—alongside a nurse—to create a customized care plan that supports your daily care needs and overall well-being at home. As your needs change, your care plan can adapt with you.Nurse-Directed Care services may include:
- Medication management and administration
- Diabetic/glucose testing and management
- Incontinence care/catheter care
- Feeding tubes
- Oxygen therapy
- Vital signs tracking and interpreting
- Physical therapy/physiotherapy
- End of life support
Serving Ottawa, ON and the surrounding area.
Since 2004, Home Instead has been part of the community, providing quick access to top-rated home care in Ottawa.
Proudly caring for communities near you:
Alta Vista, Barrhaven, Carleton Place, Gloucester, Hunt Club, Kanata, Kemptville, Manor Park, Manotick, Nepean, New Edinburgh, Orleans, Ottawa, Richmond, Rockcliffe, Sandy Hill, Stittsville, Vanier
…to name a few.
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Nurse-directed Care FAQs
The office is known for reaching rural communities that can be difficult to staff and for Care Managers who make families feel at ease during the care consultation. Nurses direct the care plan and provide guidance. Care Pros assist with certain tasks under nurse direction — they do not replace licensed medical providers.
Services are provided in accordance with state or provincial regulations and under nurse direction. Contact your local office for details about available support.
The nursing team can help the office understand changing needs, provide written direction, and educate Care Pros within their role. Memory support, daily companionship, hospital-to-home planning, and veteran support.
Care Pros assist with certain tasks under nurse direction — they do not replace licensed medical providers.
Nurses guide the care plan and provide direction within their licensed role, while Care Pros support agreed non-medical routines within their training and instructions.
Services are provided in accordance with state or provincial regulations and under nurse direction.
Families can ask how the care plan is documented, how changes are communicated, and which tasks are appropriate for Care Pros under nurse direction.
The office is known for reaching rural communities that can be difficult to staff and for Care Managers who make families feel at ease during the care consultation. Contact your local office for details about available support.