Nursing providers in Devonport, Tasmania

Nursing in Devonport supports residents with clinical care in their homes or community settings. Devonport, located in Tasmania, had a population of 14,481 at the 2021 Census. In this area, 1,346 people reported needing help with core activities, which is 9.3 percent of the population. There are 27 Nursing provider listings in Devonport, offering a range of supports for different needs. This page outlines local service options and relevant facts to help you compare Nursing in Devonport with nearby places.

This page lists nursing providers and register listings covering Devonport, TAS — 27 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list nursing among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.

About nursing

In-home clinical nursing, wound care and complex health supports. People in Devonport and the surrounding Tasmania area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Devonport at a glance

Of the 135 Tasmania suburbs we compare, Devonport is number 3 for nursing listings, with 27. The most is Hobart, with 53.

Nursing near Devonport

These Tasmania suburbs are the closest to Devonport with register listings for nursing. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists nursing in Devonport

27 register listings for nursing cover Devonport: 21 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Devonport had 14,481 residents with a median age of 43. 1,346 people (9.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.8% across Tasmania. 23.7% were aged 65 or over (20.9% across Tasmania). The median household income was $1,093 a week.

Reach varies. 14 cover 5 or fewer areas, 9 cover 6 to 25 areas and 4 cover 26 to 100 areas. 7 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include nursing here also list personal care (24 of 27), community access (23 of 27), domestic assistance (23 of 27), support workers (23 of 27) and transport (22 of 27).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Care Forward - Devonport, Joyce Lin, Meercroft Care Inc and Respect Aged Care.

23 of the 27 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Devonport cover 19 different supports. Nursing is number 7 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 39.

Devonport has more nursing listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.

Nursing providers in Devonport

There are 27 Nursing provider listings in Devonport. Of these, 21 are registered to deliver NDIS supports and 6 are listed for aged care. Providers in Devonport typically list 11 different supports per listing. Some of the most common supports include personal care, community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and transport. No providers in Devonport list only Nursing as their service. Local listings include Care Forward - Devonport, Joyce Lin, Meercroft Care Inc, and Respect Aged Care.

Comparing Devonport with nearby areas

If you are considering Nursing services in neighbouring suburbs, East Devonport has 7 provider listings and is just 1 km away. Spreyton has 3 listings, located 5 km from Devonport. Latrobe also offers 7 listings and sits 8 km away. The nearest larger town is Burnie, which has 13 listings and is 41 km from Devonport. Comparing these numbers can help you understand the range of options available both locally and in surrounding areas.

Key facts about Nursing in Devonport

At the 2021 Census, 23.7 percent of Devonport’s residents were aged 65 or older. This is higher than the 17.2 percent recorded across Australia. The median age in Devonport was 43. The median weekly household income was $1,093. These figures may help you understand the demand for Nursing and related supports in the area.

Supports commonly offered by Nursing providers

Nursing providers in Devonport often list a range of supports. Personal care appears in 24 listings, while community access, domestic assistance, and support workers each appear in 23 listings. Transport is included in 22 listings, and respite care in 20. The typical provider lists 11 different supports, so people may find a mix of services to suit various needs.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered nursing for Devonport yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.

Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.

NDIS register listings for nursing in Devonport

21 NDIS listings include nursing among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Devonport, TAS. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 21 NDIS providers listed in Devonport

Aged care register listings for nursing in Devonport

6 aged care listings include nursing among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Devonport, TAS. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Devonport

Nursing at a glance

Community nursing provides clinical care in a person’s home or community, such as wound, continence, medication or complex health support. The required clinician, delegation and funding pathway depend on the task, clinical risk and whether the need belongs to disability, aged care or the health system.

What nursing may include

Read the full guide to nursing: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these nursing-specific checks when you contact providers in Devonport. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.

Registration and qualifications

Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.

Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?

Worker screening and safeguards

Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.

Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?

Availability and continuity

A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.

Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?

Pricing and funding

Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.

Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?

Other supports listed in Devonport

Each number is how many register listings in Devonport list that support.

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Questions about nursing in Devonport

How many Nursing providers are listed in Devonport?

There are 27 Nursing provider listings in Devonport. Of these, 21 are registered for NDIS supports and 6 are listed for aged care.

What percentage of Devonport residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 9.3 percent of Devonport residents reported needing help with core activities. This was 1,346 people out of 14,481.

How does Devonport compare to nearby areas for Nursing listings?

Devonport has 27 Nursing provider listings. East Devonport has 7, Spreyton has 3, and Latrobe also has 7. Burnie, a nearby town, has 13 listings.

What are some common supports offered by Nursing providers in Devonport?

Common supports include personal care, community access, domestic assistance, support workers, transport, and respite care. Providers typically list 11 different supports.

What is the median age and household income in Devonport?

At the 2021 Census, the median age in Devonport was 43. The median weekly household income was $1,093.

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