Home Nursing Care or nursing services are provided by both Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).  Community Health Nursing – Continuing Care provides services in the home to individuals who are unable to access hospitals or clinics in the area or who require nursing services ordered by a doctor or nurse practitioner. Examples are:

•  Wound care, blood work, or injections
• Cardiac rehabilitation, Ostomy support
• Special assistance program (wound care supplies, gloves, depends)
• Assessment (for home supports or admission to a Long Term Care Facility or Personal Care Home)
• Home infusion,  home chemotherapy, end of life care

Link: http://westernhealth.nl.ca/index.php/programs-and-services/services-a-z/home-nursing-care