Bundaberg and Rockhampton regional residents can now benefit from clinical nursing services with CentacareCQ.

Clinical nurse consultants Lyn Barber (Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast) and Nalene Downing (Bundaberg) specialise in providing services to CentacareCQ’s Home Care Package clients, NDIS clients and to those who wish to access nursing care as a private client.

The additional Clinical Nursing service at CentacareCQ means high-quality care and support to each and every client. It also allows the organisation to streamline a significant number of services that are in high demand, under one roof.

Both Clinical Nurses will specialise in a range of services including:

• Clinical health assessments
• Continence assessment including prescribing for continence aids
• PAS (Cognitive) assessments
• Wound care
• Health issue education
• Liaison with GPs

Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast

 Rockhampton Clinical Nursing Consultant, Lyn Barber

With more than 40 years’ experience in the nursing industry, including working previously as a domiciliary nurse at the Rockhampton Hospital and in aged care, Lyn Barber brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and high-quality care to the CentacareCQ team.

In recent weeks, Lyn has been out and about as part of a number of Pop-Up Shops in the Rockhampton Region (including Gracemere ShoppingWorld) meeting locals and providing free health checks to those who are interested.

When she’s not helping CentacareCQ’s valued clients, the mother-of-four enjoys spending her down time boating, camping and four-wheel-driving.

Bundaberg Region

Bundaberg Clinical Nursing Consultant, Nalene Downing

Nalene joined CentacareCQ in May with more than 30 years’ experience in nursing. Her background includes working with Queensland Health where she spent 15 years as a Clinical Nurse in Bundaberg, Mount Isa and Longreach in the hospitals and community.

Her role specialises in wound care and attending to any clinical issues with Home Care Package (HCP) clients. She has spent recent time visiting Level 3 and 4 HCP clients to complete clinical assessments so CentacareCQ can provide a more holistic service.

"I enjoy visiting patients/clients in their homes with a goal of keeping them in their homes for as long as possible,” Nalene said.

For more information about eligibility and fees regarding CentacareCQ’s clinical nursing services, visit centacarecq.com or phone 1300 523 985.