District Nurses The community nursing team consists of a nursing sister, staff nurse/team nurse and a health care assistant. Their role includes: • Giving short and long-term professional nursing care to the sick and disabled. • Discussing health and social problems which may arise during illness/disability and giving help and/or advice. • Assisting to contact other services which could help to meet your needs. • Advice and supply of items, eg- wheelchairs, walking frames and commodes, to meet your needs. • Support and advice to carers. • Care for the very ill patient/terminally ill who wish to remain at home. • Health screening. The service to you in the community is consumer orientated. You may contact the district nurse during surgery hours.