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Private Registered Nursing for Advanced Health Needs

As healthcare systems become increasingly stretched, many people are left waiting for answers or struggling to navigate complex health concerns on their own. Island Nursing was built to help fill those gaps. Our Registered Nurses provide advanced clinical care focused on timely assessment, skilled treatment, practical teaching, and clear guidance for individuals and families facing complex health needs.

We work alongside you to assess concerns, provide treatment, teach practical strategies for managing your health, and help navigate the healthcare system when it feels overwhelming. With decades of clinical experience and a strong commitment to the communities we serve, our nurses provide thoughtful care that helps people feel supported, informed, and confident about their next steps.

Island Nursing provides support in areas where timely care has become harder to access. Many people are referred from one service to another, placed on long waitlists, or told their concerns are not severe enough to be seen quickly. Others fall between programs or struggle to meet referral criteria, leaving individuals and families managing complex health issues on their own. Our nurses help by providing skilled nursing assessment, care, and education — including services such as TB skin testing, wound care support, specialized foot care, ostomy care and troubleshooting, circulation and compression assessments, and nursing guidance to help clients better understand and manage their health.

When additional medical care or follow-up is needed, we work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers to help ensure clients receive the appropriate next steps in their care.

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Island Nursing is built around one core idea

Where skilled, consistent care meets a team who truly knows you, better outcomes follow.

Our nurses work closely together, providing continuity of care, clear communication, and thoughtful support so clients and families never feel like they are starting over with someone new. By working as a coordinated team, we are able to respond thoughtfully to changing needs while ensuring care remains personal, attentive, and reliable.

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Skilled Nursing Care When Health Can’t Wait

When health concerns change quickly or care can’t wait, having an experienced nurse you can call on can make all the difference. Island Nursing provides expert private nursing care focused on timely assessment, decisive action, and practical guidance to help reduce uncertainty, intervene early, and prevent complications before they escalate.

Based in the Comox Valley, Island Nursing supports clients from Campbell River to the Parksville–Qualicum Beach area. Our nurses provide advanced clinical care that can be difficult to access through standard community services, offering timely assessment, experienced clinical judgment, and coordinated nursing care when health concerns require skilled attention.

Appointments are available both in clinic and in the comfort of your home, allowing care to be delivered with privacy, convenience, and continuity. Every care plan is led by nurses with specialized training who work as a coordinated team, ensuring clients receive consistent care from nurses who know their history, evolving needs, and care priorities rather than a rotating group of unfamiliar providers.

For clients receiving ongoing care, individualized care plans may include coordinated nursing support and after-hours guidance when clinically appropriate, allowing our team to respond promptly and thoughtfully when new concerns arise.

If you need experienced nursing support, contact our team to learn how Island Nursing can help.

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Why Clients Choose Island Nursing

Choosing the right healthcare support shapes how confidently you navigate change. Clients come to Island Nursing for experienced nursing care, clear communication, and a team that takes the time to understand their needs, assess concerns thoughtfully, and offer practical guidance as situations evolve.

Advanced Clinical Experience
Our nurses bring specialized training and decades of hands-on experience, delivering skilled care when expertise matters most.

Continuity of Care
You’re supported by a coordinated team who know your history, ensuring consistency rather than a rotation of unfamiliar providers.

Thoughtful Assessment & Clear Guidance
We listen carefully, explain what we’re seeing, and provide clear next steps so you and your family feel informed and confident.

Timely, Responsive Support
When situations change, prompt assessment and early intervention help prevent complications and provide reassurance.

Care That Adapts to You
Care is available in our Courtenay clinic or in your home, offering privacy, convenience, and continuity wherever possible.

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How to Use Your Insurance for Nursing Services

Many extended health plans include nursing benefits. Most clients don’t need a referral unless their insurer requires one.

  • Check your policy for nursing or private nursing coverage

  • Book your visit and tell us your insurer

  • Island Nursing Inc. will provide a detailed receipt for reimbursement

  • If your plan needs extra paperwork (referral/form), we’ll help you sort it out

Direct billing may be available depending on your plan.

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Your Questions, Answered

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  • Island Nursing Inc. is for people who want skilled, private nursing support without long waits or uncertainty—whether you’re dealing with a new issue, managing something ongoing, or supporting a loved one with complex needs.

  • Usually, no. You can book directly. Some insurers may require a referral or form for reimbursement—if that applies to you, we’ll help you understand what’s needed.

  • Availability varies by service need and location, but we prioritize timely access—especially when a situation is changing quickly or needs a clear plan.

  • We’re based in the Comox Valley and serve clients from Campbell River to the Parksville–Qualicum Beach area, with care available in-clinic or in your home (depending on service and travel needs).

  • Urgent means a situation that can’t reasonably wait—worsening symptoms, a change in a wound, escalating swelling, a new issue with an ostomy, or anything that needs same-day clarity. If you’re unsure, contact us and we’ll help triage next steps.

  • Use our online Jane booking system: click Book Online, choose your service, pick a time, and confirm. You’ll receive an email confirmation and reminders.

    What if I don’t want to book online?
    No problem. Contact us and we’ll help you book by phone.

  • Yes. You’ll receive an email confirmation and appointment reminders - based on your selected contact preferences.

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