The Parish Nurse can make a difference to the Priest, Church, and Community by:
Encouraging Members to care for each other
Promoting healthy followers of Jesus Christ
Nurturing and supporting all age groups
Assisting in visiting members in their homes and at hospitals
Acting as an Advocate to reach the community and drawing them into the church
Being there for all ages and socioeconomic groups
Enabling people to maintain health and wellness
Connecting persons with identified health needs to those in the Parish who can help meet those needs
Interacting with people from the beginning of life to the end
Fulfilling the biblical mandate to teach, preach and heal
Returning the focus to the Church as the place for healing
Increasing awareness of the relationship between one’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual well being
Offering a presence as people are looking to the church as health needs are increasing and resources are decreasing
Helping the Parish understand healthcare systems as increasing complexity has caused consumers to be uncertain, unaware or uninformed. Helping people gain access to appropriate Healthcare.